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Overhead view of almond frangipane pear tart in a pastry crust, sprinkled with powdered sugar and styled with a gold server.
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Almond Frangipane Pear Tart Recipe

This French-inspired Pear Tart with Almond Frangipane is an elegant yet easy dessert. Made with ripe pears, a rich almond filling, and a simple tart shell, it’s perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, or afternoon tea.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 298kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 medium pears sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting tart

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F. If needed, roll out your crust and fit it into a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Set the crust in the refrigerator while you make the filling.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric beater or in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the salt, egg, and almond extract and mix well to combine. Then beat in the almond flour and all-purpose flour until combined.
  • Dollop the almond filling into the bottom of the pie shell. Then spread the filling evenly over the bottom of the crust. I like to use an offset spatula.
  • Slice the pears thinly and then arrange them on top of the filling. I like to fan the pears slightly because it looks pretty! Press them gently into the filling.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes. The filling will be puffed up and golden. If the tart begins to brown too quickly, tent with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking. Remove from the oven and let cool before dusting with powdered sugar.

Notes

  1. Crust: Ready-made pie crust keeps it simple, or substitute a homemade tart shell.
  2. Pears: Choose firm varieties (like Bosc) that hold their shape during baking.
  3. Finish: Dust with powdered sugar or brush with apricot jam for shine.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg