Bourdalou Pear Tart

Recipe by MaxiRecettes

A traditional Parisian tart with homemade shortcrust pastry, filled with a silky almond cream, pear slices in syrup and sliced almonds, all glazed with a shiny apricot jam glaze. Easy to make, it recalls the pastries of Rue Bourdalou in Paris.

EasyFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
1h 34m
Prep
35m
Cook
15m
Cleanup
2h 24m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$10.56
Per serving:$1.76

Critical Success Points

  • Forming the shortcrust pastry
  • Chilling the dough
  • Preparing the almond cream
  • Rolling out and docking the dough
  • Arranging the pears
  • Baking at 180°C for 35 minutes
  • Applying the hot glaze

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves
  • The apricot jam glaze is very hot; avoid splatters
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the pears to prevent slipping

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