26 March 2025

Pears in Lace Tartlets with Almond Cream

Name: Pears in Lace Tartlets with Almond Cream
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 150 g unsalted butter, softened (about 1¼ sticks, room temperature); 95 g confectioners' sugar; 30 g ground almonds; 1 g fine sea salt (ideally fleur de sel) (a generous pinch); 1 g vanilla powder or vanilla extract; 58 g extra-large egg (lightly beaten); 250 g all-purpose flour; 150 g unsalted butter, softened (room temperature); 150 g superfine (caster) sugar; 150 g ground almonds; 150 g large eggs; 450 g whole milk (plus 2 tablespoons); 50 g whipping cream; 2 piece vanilla beans, split and scraped; 90 g superfine (caster) sugar (plus 2 tablespoons); 25 g custard powder; 25 g all-purpose flour; 90 g egg yolks (about 5–6 large yolks); 30 g cocoa butter, melted; 4 sheet gelatin sheets, softened in cold water; 50 g unsalted butter (softened); 30 g mascarpone cheese; 1000 g water (for the poaching syrup); 500 g superfine (caster) sugar; 1 piece vanilla bean, split and scraped; 5 piece Bartlett pears, firm but ripe (peeled, stems left on); 250 g slivered almonds; 25 g confectioners' sugar

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Pears in Lace Tartlets with Almond Cream

These tartlets combine a thin sweet pastry shell with almond cream, vanilla pastry cream, poached pears, and caramelized almonds.

Main Components

Each tartlet includes:

sweet tart shell
almond cream
vanilla pastry cream
poached pear
caramelized almonds

Pears and Cream

The pears are poached in vanilla syrup before assembly. Almond cream is baked into the shell first, and the vanilla pastry cream is added after baking to support the pear.

Shell and Finishing

The tart shells are rolled very thin to create the lace-style look. Add the caramelized almonds close to serving so they stay crisp.

Make-Ahead Notes

The dough, pears, and pastry cream can all be prepared ahead. Final assembly is quicker once the main components are chilled and ready.

Prep Time

90 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

Total Time

315 mins

Servings

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tartlet (1 of 5)

Calories 650

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 45g58%

Saturated Fat 18g90%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 165mg55%

Sodium 80mg3%

Total Carbohydrates 55g20%

Dietary Fiber 5g18%

Sugars 35g

Protein 12g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

26 March 2025

Pears in Lace Tartlets with Almond Cream

RecipeShare Test Kitchen

Pears in Lace Tartlets with Almond Cream

These tartlets combine a thin sweet pastry shell with almond cream, vanilla pastry cream, poached pears, and caramelized almonds.

Main Components

Each tartlet includes:

sweet tart shell
almond cream
vanilla pastry cream
poached pear
caramelized almonds

Pears and Cream

The pears are poached in vanilla syrup before assembly. Almond cream is baked into the shell first, and the vanilla pastry cream is added after baking to support the pear.