Almond Pear Tart (bourdalou tart)

Recipe by Oum Arwa

A French tart with shortcrust pastry, filled with a silky almond cream, syrup‑poached pears and sliced almonds. Easy to make, perfect for an elegant dessert or a gourmand snack.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
1h 10m
Prep
30m
Cook
12m
Cleanup
1h 52m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$7.93
Per serving:$0.99

Critical Success Points

  • Rubbing the butter into the flour
  • Resting the dough in the cold
  • Mixing the almond cream without over‑beating
  • Baking in a preheated oven at 180°C

Safety Warnings

  • Handle cold butter carefully to avoid cuts.
  • Be careful of the hot oven surfaces.
  • Use kitchen gloves when removing the tart from the oven.

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