Rustic Pear and Almond Powder Tart Recipe

In a mixing bowl, mix by hand the butter, salt, sugar, flour, and almond powder until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add the milk and knead until a ball forms. Place your dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, 1 hour is better.

Preheat your oven to 180°C. Wash the pears without peeling them or removing the stems. Slice them very thinly using a mandoline (be careful with your fingers!) and remove the seeds. Roll out your dough evenly using a rolling pin on a silicone baking mat or a sheet of parchment paper. To make it easier to place in the oven, put your rolled-out dough on your baking tray.

Spread the almond powder over your tart base, leaving a margin of about 4 to 5 cm around the edge. Arrange your slices of pears harmoniously, saving the prettiest ones for the top. Feel free to give your tart some volume, as the fruits will slightly sink during baking.

Fold the edges of the pie inward. Using a brush, coat the top and edges of the pie crust with milk and sprinkle everything with vanilla sugar. Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes. Your pie should be lightly golden.

To finish, enjoy your tart warm or cold... and the most indulgent will add a spoonful of fresh cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 😉