Pear Frangipane Tart

8 Servings
Pear
French
sweet almond warming tart coffee coffee

1 sheet puff pastry
1 can pears about 8 halves
1/2 cup blanched almonds
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup flour
1 cup milk heated until almost boiling
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to prebaking temperature specified on the puff pastry package. Thaw the puff pastry as instructed on the package and gently use to line 2 10 inch tart pans with removable bottoms. Cut away excess with a sharp knife. Pre-bake as directed on the package. (You can also use a 9×9 inch square baking dish, not as elegant but equally as tasty). 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3. Heat a skillet over medium high heat and toast the almonds until they are pale brown, about 10 minutes. 4. In a food processor, process the toasted almonds with the flour for a couple of minutes. In a mixer or with a whisk, beat the egg and egg yolk with the sugar until pale yellow. Stir the almond/flour into the eggs/sugar until incorporated. Then, slowly add the hot milk while stirring. 5. In a saucepan over medium low heat, cook the mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and add the almond and vanilla extract. 6. Arrange the pear halves in a circle on the pre-baked puff pastry. Pour or spoon the almond mixture onto the puff pastry around the pears. 7. Bake about 30-35 minutes until the tart is solid and has browned slightly. Allow to cool slightly before cutting.
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