Pear Frangipane Tart

Ingredients/Zutaten

• 2/3 almonds, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp flour
• 6 tbsp butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 3 pears
• 1 pie crust
• 1 tsp powdered sugar (for decoration)

Instructions/Zubereitung

1. Press the pie crust into a 9-inch fluted tart pan.
2. Top with parchment paper, and fill with dry beans or other weights.
3. Bake at 400°F until sides are golden brown (about 10 minutes).
4. Remove weights and parchment paper, and bake a little longer until the bottom is set and dry.
5. Remove from oven and let cool.
6. Reduce oven temp. to 350°F.
7. Place the frangipane ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until well blended.
8. Spread the frangipane over the cooled shell.
9. Half, peal, core and slice the pears into about 1/4 inch slices.
10. Arrange the sliced pear on top of the frangipane, fanning slightly.
11. Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes.
12. Remove from oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
13. Cool before serving.

Equipment/Ausrüstung