There’s something magical about a Pear Frangipane Tart—that buttery, crisp crust cradling a rich almond filling and crowned with tender, caramel-kissed pears. It’s the kind of dessert that feels effortlessly elegant, like something you’d find in a charming Parisian patisserie. I first fell in love with this tart during a trip to France, where every bite felt like a little celebration. Now, I’m thrilled to share my go-to version—simple enough for a weeknight treat, yet stunning enough to steal the spotlight at any dinner party.
Why You’ll Love This Pear Frangipane Tart
This isn’t just any tart—it’s the kind of dessert that makes people pause mid-bite, eyes widening, before asking for the recipe. Here’s what makes it unforgettable:
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Simple Yet Elegant: With its golden crust and artful pear swirls, it looks like you spent hours—but the truth? It’s shockingly easy to throw together. I’ve served it at everything from lazy Sunday brunches to fancy holiday dinners, and it always gets raves.
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Perfect Balance of Flavors: The sweet juiciness of ripe pears plays off the nutty, almost marzipan-like richness of the frangipane. A sprinkle of sugar on top caramelizes in the oven, adding this *chef’s kiss* crunch. Trust me, your taste buds will throw a party.
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Easy to Make: No fancy techniques here! If you can press dough into a pan and whisk a filling, you’re golden. Even if your pear slices aren’t Instagram-perfect, the tart bakes up gorgeous every time. (Mine once looked like a toddler arranged the pears—still tasted incredible.)
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PrintIrresistible 1-Hour Pear Frangipane Tart You’ll Crave
A delicious pear frangipane tart with a buttery crust, almond filling, and fresh pears.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the crust by mixing flour, cold butter, and sugar until crumbly. Add egg yolk and mix until dough forms.
- Press dough into a tart pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Make the frangipane by beating almond flour, sugar, softened butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread frangipane over the pre-baked crust.
- Arrange pear slices on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears.
- Chill the dough before baking for a crispier crust.
