Pear and Almond Cream Tart
Courtesy of B.C. Tree Fruits Limited 6 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 40 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 2 ripe pears |
| 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 c. butter |
| 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar |
| 1 c. almonds, ground |
| 2 eggs |
| 1/2 tsp. vanilla |
| 1/4 tsp. almond extract |
| pinch of salt |
| 1/4 c. flour |
| 1/4 c. sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter. Add icing sugar and ground almonds. Scrape down bowl. Add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla, almond extract and pinch of salt. Add flour and mix until well combined.
2. Peel pears and cut in half. Using a melon baller or paring knife, remove stem and seeds. Slice pears, width wise, into thin slices. Toss pear slices in cinnamon to coat.
3. Pour almond batter into an 8 in. spring form pan or into an 8 in. tart pan with a removable bottom. Spread batter out evenly. Place pears on top of batter in a circular pattern, overlapping pears slightly. Sprinkle top of pears with sliced almonds. Bake tart at 350°F for 35 to 40 min. or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let tart cool before removing from pan and before slicing. Slice into even pieces and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Tip: This tart makes an elegant dessert yet it's very simple to make. Be sure to use ripe pears for the very best pear flavor.
Nutrition:
Calories: 398; Total Fat: 31g; Total Carbs: 26g; Protein: 5g;