Delicious Pear Almond Tart with a Crunchy Graham Cracker Crust

Indulge in the delightful combination of juicy pears and nutty almonds in this mouthwatering pear almond tart. With a crunchy graham cracker crust and a luscious almond cream filling, this dessert is a perfect way to celebrate the flavors of fall. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a beautiful and delicious tart that will impress your guests. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent treat.

Ingredients

• For the Graham Cracker Crust:
• - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• For the Almond Cream Filling:
• - 1 cup almond meal
• - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 2 eggs
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• For the Pear Topping:
• - 4-5 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• - 1/4 cup sliced almonds, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
2. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar for the crust. Mix until well combined and press the mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of the prepared tart pan.
3. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside to cool.
4. In another bowl, make the almond cream filling by combining the almond meal, granulated sugar, softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and all-purpose flour. Mix until well combined and creamy.
5. Spread the almond cream filling evenly onto the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
6. In a separate bowl, toss the sliced pears with lemon juice, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Make sure the pears are well coated.
7. Arrange the pear slices decoratively on top of the almond cream filling, slightly overlapping each other.
8. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the pears for added crunch and visual appeal.
9. Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the almond cream is set and the crust is golden brown.
10. Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
11. Serve the pear almond tart warm or at room temperature. Optionally, garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of warm caramel sauce.
12. Enjoy this delicious tart with a cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly delightful dessert experience.

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