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Tarte bourdaloue (French pear tart) 9/10

Tarte bourdaloue (French pear tart)

This is probably one of the most well-known and widely eaten pear desserts in France. To stir up this recipe that incorporates syrupy pears and almonds, make an almond cream by blending together 1/2 cup butter, 2/3 cup sugar and 1 1/4 cup almonds; mix in 2 eggs. Pour into a sponge cake mold and add some canned pears cut into thin slices. Bake for 35 minutes at 350° F.


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!