Pear tart with chocolate-almond dough
8 servings
30 minutes
Pear tart on chocolate-almond dough is an elegant embodiment of French pastry art. The delicate chocolate dough enriched with ground almonds creates the perfect base for juicy slices of pear. A light hint of lemon enhances the sweetness of the fruit, while apple jelly gives the tart a glossy finish, like a work of art. This dessert draws from the traditions of French cuisine, where sophistication meets natural ingredients. It is perfect for leisurely tea times and festive occasions, revealing deep chocolate notes and fruity freshness in every bite. The magnificent combination of textures and flavors makes it a true gem of gastronomy.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease a 23 cm round springform pan with butter.
- Butter: 8 tablespoons
2
In a food processor, mix almonds and sugar and grind well. Add room temperature butter, eggs, cocoa, and vanilla. Mix well again. Pour the mixture into a mold and spread it on the bottom and sides.
- Blanched almonds: 1 glass
- Sugar: 0.8 glass
- Butter: 8 tablespoons
- Chicken egg (large): 3 pieces
- Cocoa powder: 0.3 glass
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
3
Peel and core the pears, then slice them thinly. Drizzle with lemon juice and mix to prevent browning. Arrange the pears in a circle on the chocolate mixture without pressing.
- Bartlett pears: 3 pieces
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
4
Place the mold on a baking sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes until done. Then cool in the mold.
5
In a saucepan, heat the apple jelly and brush it on the pears. Leave for 20 minutes and remove from the mold.
- Apple jelly: 2 tablespoons