Ina Garten Pear Tart Recipe
The Ina Garten Pear Tart Recipe is a warm, sweet and cozy dessert you will love. It feels fancy but is very easy to make at home.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold butter cubed
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 –2 tbsp cold water
For the Filling:
- ½ cup butter soft
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Pear Topping:
- 3 ripe pears peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
Make the Crust
- Mix flour, sugar, and butter. Add egg yolk and water. Form a smooth dough and press into the tart pan.
Chill the Crust
- Place the tart pan in the fridge. Let the crust rest for 20 minutes before baking.
Bake the Crust
- Bake the crust for 12 minutes at 350°F. Let it cool slightly before filling.
Prepare the Filling
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, almond flour and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Spread the Filling
- Pour the almond filling into the baked crust. Spread evenly with a spatula.
Prepare the Pears
- Slice pears thinly. Toss gently with lemon juice and sugar to keep color fresh.
Arrange the Pears
- Place pears on top of the filling. Make a fan or circle pattern for a pretty look.
Bake the Tart
- Bake the tart for 40 minutes. The top should be golden and the filling set.
Cool the Tart
- Let the tart rest before slicing. The filling becomes firmer as it cools.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve warm or cold. You can add ice cream or whipped cream for extra joy.
Notes
- Use ripe pears for soft texture and sweet flavor.
- Chill the crust to keep it firm during baking.
- Do not overbake the tart to prevent dry filling.
- Slice pears evenly for a beautiful design.
- Let the tart cool before cutting for clean slices.