Zoes Almond Cream Pear Tart

The almond cream pear tart from Zoe is a delicious treat with its flaky puff pastry, creamy almond filling, and sweet, ripe pears. This fancy dessert is great for any event, from a fancy dinner party to a cozy family get-together.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
• Sliced almonds, for garnish
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet

In a bowl, combine almond meal, granulated sugar, butter, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract

Mix until smooth

Spread almond cream mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges

Arrange pear slices over the almond cream

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the pears are tender

In a small saucepan, heat apricot preserves until melted

Brush over the warm tart

Sprinkle sliced almonds over the tart

Let cool slightly before serving

Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired