Creme Fraiche Pear Pear Tart

This almond cream, creme fraiche cranberry pear tart is a delicious and a stunning crowd pleaser. Fresh cranberries combined with sweet juicy pears equals perfection.

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Servings

Calories 336kcal

Author Lea Ann Brown

Ingredients

1 9 inch pie shell
¼ cup sugar
½ cup almond paste
2 eggs
½ cup Vermont Creamery crème fraiche
2 ounces unsalted butter softened
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2-3 Anjou pears cored and sliced thinly
1 cup cranberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare a 9" pie crust. Form in into a 9" tart pan. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Dock sides and bottom by pricking with fork.
In a small bowl, whisk to combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Using a mixer, beat the sugar, almond paste, eggs until combined.
Add in the crème fraiche, butter, orange zest and flour mixture until blended.
Pour into the tart shell and spread evenly. Layer the pears and cranberries across the top of the crème fraiche mixture and bake for 40 minutes.

Notes

Tip: Serve with a dollop of crème fraiche sweetened with a little powdered sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla or whiskey.

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