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Spiced Pear & Almond Tart

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450
A deliciously spiced tart featuring poached pears and a rich almond filling, perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 100 g Unsalted Butter, Cold & Cubed
  • 95 g Icing Sugar / Powdered Sugar
  • 30 g Ground Almonds
  • 55 g Whole Eggs
  • 55 g Cornstarch
  • 185 g Plain Flour / All Purpose Flour
  • 1 g Salt

Poaching Syrup

  • 1250 ml Water
  • 320 g Caster Sugar
  • 2 pcs Pears (peeled and cored)

Almond Filling

  • 150 g Unsalted Butter, Soft
  • 150 g Icing Sugar / Powdered Sugar
  • 110 g Whole Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
  • 18 g Cornstarch
  • 150 g Ground Almonds
  • 0.5 tsp Almond Extract (optional)

Additional

  • 9 inch fluted tart tin

Instructions 

  • Beat butter and icing sugar until smooth, then add eggs and mix briefly.
  • Mix dry ingredients separately, then combine into the mixer to form dough. Chill for 3 hours.
  • Roll out chilled dough, fit into tart tin, and freeze. Prepare almond filling and fill the tart.
  • Poach pears in syrup, then slice and arrange on top of the almond filling. Brush with syrup and bake at 175°C for 35 minutes.
  • Cool slightly, then serve after 30 minutes.

Notes

Ensure the pastry is well chilled before baking for best results.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Keyword: almond, Pear, tart