Description
French pastry chefs craft this elegant pear tart with buttery, flaky crust and delicate almond cream. Sliced pears arranged in graceful spirals create a dessert that invites you to savor each luxurious, delicately spiced bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 3 to 4 large pears (moderately ripe), cored and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients and Butter:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water (as needed)
- 1 tablespoon butter, cold
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the center for even baking.
- Roll out the pie dough and carefully transfer it into a 9-inch (23-centimeter) tart pan, gently pressing the dough into the edges and trimming any excess.
- Peel the ripe pears, remove the cores, and slice them uniformly into thin, elegant wedges, approximately 1/4-inch (0.6-centimeter) thick.
- Arrange the pear slices in an overlapping, decorative circular pattern across the prepared pie crust, ensuring complete coverage of the base.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and cold unsalted butter, using your fingertips to create a crumbly, sandy textured topping.
- Evenly distribute the crumb mixture over the arranged pear slices, allowing some of the fruit to peek through for visual appeal.
- Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from the oven and let the tart cool completely on a wire rack for approximately 1 hour, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Slice into wedges and serve at room temperature, optionally garnishing with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Elevate your baking skills with this rustic French-inspired dessert that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant masterpiece.
- Perfectly ripe pears create a delicate, sweet foundation that melts beautifully into the buttery, crisp crust.
- Choose firm, seasonal pears like Bosc or Anjou for the most robust and aromatic flavor profile.
- Crumb topping adds a delightful crunch that contrasts wonderfully with the soft, tender fruit beneath.
- Serve slightly warm with a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream or freshly whipped cream for a luxurious finishing touch.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to two days, allowing the flavors to develop and intensify.
- Prep Time: 65 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: <1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg