Pear Frangipani Tart

Indulge in the delicate flavors of this pear frangipane tart. Thinly sliced pears are beautifully arranged atop a luscious almond and ricotta filling, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. A dusting of icing sugar adds the perfect finishing touch.

 

Pear frangipani tart

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Indulge in the delicate flavors of this pear frangipane tart. Thinly sliced pears are beautifully arranged atop a luscious almond and ricotta filling, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. A dusting of icing sugar adds the perfect finishing touch
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Ingredients

Pastry

  • 225 g shortcut pastry

Filling

  • 75 g soft butter
  • 1/2 cup c sugar
  • 2 eggs been
  • 1 cup almond meal
  • 350 g ricotta
  • 1 tbs lemon zest
  • 2 tbs lemon juice
  • 2 pears thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp icing sugar lus extra for dusting

Instructions

  • Beat the butter and sugar together, the add the eggs, mix and then fold in the almond flour, ricotta, juice and zest
  • Press the pastry into a 23cm flan tin, then add the batter and top with the pears, overla[ping in a circular pattern.
  • Dust with the icing sugar and bake at 200c for 10 minutes, then 180 for 35-40 minutes. Dust with more icing sugar and serve with dollop cream