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Pear Bourdalou Tart

Recipe by Philippe Etchebest

A classic Bourdalou tart, combining a silky almond cream, lightly sweet poached pears and a reduced-syrup glaze, all on a crisp crust. Easy, economical and perfect for a homemade dessert.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
20m
Prep
1h
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 30m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$16.90
Total cost
$2.11
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Poach the pears over low heat without boiling the syrup.
  • Bake the tart until the almond cream is nicely golden.
  • Reduce the cooking syrup to the right consistency for the glaze.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot syrup carefully to avoid burns.
  • Use kitchen gloves or a sleeve when removing the dish from the oven.
  • Be careful with the paring knife when peeling the pears.

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