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    Home » Desserts » Pear Tart with French Almond Cream

    Pear Tart with French Almond Cream

    Published: Jan 23, 2019 · Modified: Sep 30, 2022 by Mélanie · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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    View from above of French tart Amandine: a delicious flaky crust with an almond cream filling and a juicy pear.

    French Almond Pear Tart: The juicy pear pairs well with the sweet almond cream. Two flavors so meant to be! So incredibly tasty.

    If you have not noticed my addiction to everything almond yet, you can see it here, also here, and even here with bananas. But this French almond pear tart is a French classic also called Tarte Amandine.

    All year round

    What I like about certain recipes like this one is that you can bake it all year round. Pears are pretty easy to find any time of the year.

    Score! A recipe in your repertoire you can bake and enjoy literally ALL THE TIME: Bake this French Almond Pear Tart asap!

    Almond meal is actually a staple in my house. It really stresses me out if I run out and don't have extra. I'm like that for a few ingredients lol!

    Bite in French tart Amandine: a delicious flaky crust with an almond cream filling and a juicy pear. #french #baking #almond #frenchbaking #dessert

    Pear Tart: It's a classic & it's simple

    Tarte Amandine will be found in French bakeries in individual forms but also in full tart sizes. It's the perfect 'gouter' (4 pm French snack) with your coffee (or tea).
    It also presents well so it can also be a great dessert to bring to a friend's dinner.

    Also... It's easy! Just a few steps:

    • THE CRUST: If you have never made one, let me tell you, it's not complicated and I have broken down the recipe below. Questions? Doubts? Let me know, happy to chat! I can do this pie crust with my eyes closed
    • ALMOND CREAM: Just a few ingredients in a bowl and mix. Easy peasy! My kids do it while I prepare the crust.
    • PEARS: not a fan? change it for apples if you wish.

    This recipe works well for a full-size tart as well. I just love making individual desserts. Everyone gets a mini tart and I don't hear I want the biggest slice :)

    Two small tarts Amandine in plates: a delicious flaky crust with an almond cream filling and a juicy pear.

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    View from above of French tart Amandine: a delicious flaky crust with an almond cream filling and a juicy pear.
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    5 from 9 votes

    Almond Pear Tart

    French Tarte Amandine pairing the juicy pear and the sweet almond cream. 
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: French
    Servings: 6 portions
    Calories: 625kcal
    Author: Mélanie

    Ingredients

    • 3 pears

    For the crust

    • a little less than ½ cup butter, softened (cut in cube packed) or 100g
    • 1 and ⅓ cup flour or 200g
    • 60 ml water (room temperature)
    • 1 pinch salt

    For the almond filling:

    • 3 eggs medium-sized
    • a little less than ½ cup butter (cut in cube packed) or 100g
    • a little less than a 1 cup almond meal or 100g
    • ½ cup sugar or 100g

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven at 350C.

    For the almond filling:

    • In a bowl, mix the eggs and sugar until lighter. 

    • Add the butter and mix well (you may use a hand mixer if you find easier) 
    • Add the almond meal.

    For the crust:

    • Mix the butter, the flour and salt together until it is crumbly.
    • Add the water at once and mix gently to form a ball of dough.
    • Don’t over-work it, just enough so all the crumbs are all picked up.
    • You are done! It is ready to be rolled!

    Assembling:

    • In individual tart molds (3 inch diameter), put the rolled crust.
      Bake at 300F for 15 minutes or until the crust and the top is golden.
    • Pour some of the almond filling in each - probably the equivalent of 3-4 tablespoons - give or take. Don't over fill it, the pear will overflow it otherwise. 
    • Add half of a pear slices in each mold. 
    • Bake for 20-25 min in the over (previously pre heated at 350C) until golden if you are making individual. Bake 40 min if you are making one big tart.  

    Notes

    Make 6 small tarts or one big tart (9/10 inch tart mold) 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1087IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. joandsue says

      January 29, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely beautiful. Simple, yet amazing. Bravo!

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        February 01, 2019 at 11:53 pm

        Thank you so much for saying this!

        Reply
    2. Ayngelina (@Ayngelina) says

      January 29, 2019 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      These look gorgeous, I'm not a fan of pies but I'm a sucker for individual tarts.

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        February 01, 2019 at 11:54 pm

        Me too Ayngelina! I even prefer individual ones, more buttery crust!

        Reply
    3. marilyn @family food around the clock says

      January 29, 2019 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      well be trying this recipe very soon! thanks for sharing :)

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        February 01, 2019 at 11:54 pm

        Thank you for stopping by Marilyn!

        Reply
    4. Philip says

      January 29, 2019 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      These look so elegant and delicious! Beautiful photos.

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        February 02, 2019 at 12:08 am

        Oh my gosh, thank you so much, it means a lot given the amazing pictures you guys take!

        Reply
    5. Parent club says

      April 16, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      Can I substitute margarine for the butter?

      Reply
    6. Parent club says

      April 16, 2019 at 7:53 pm

      can I substitute margarine for butter?

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        April 16, 2019 at 8:02 pm

        I have never done it but I googled it and it seems to work. ?

        Reply

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