Pear Almond Tart

Jul 29, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Vanilla: Beans Medium

A pear almond tart on a cake stand with one slice cut out and served on a small plate

A tender pâte sucrée crust filled with rich almond frangipane and topped with thinly sliced ripe pears, enhanced with pure vanilla bean for a delicate, nutty, and fragrant dessert.

Prep 40 min

Cook 45 min

Cooling 45 min

Total 2 hr 10 min

Yield 8 tarts

Diet —

Ingredients

Adjust yield

tarts

1 ¼ cups (150.0 g)all-purpose flour
¼ cup (30.0 g)confectioners' sugar
¼ tsp (1.0 g)salt
8.0 tbsp (113.0 g)cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1.0 (18.0 g)large egg yolk
1 ½ tbsp (22.0 ml)ice water
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
1.0 cup (96.0 g)almond flour
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
6.0 tbsp (85.0 g)unsalted butter, softened
2.0 (100.0 g)large eggs
2.0 (300.0 g)ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced

Make it at home

As an Amazon Associate, VanillaGoods earns from qualifying purchases. We only suggest tools that fit this recipe.

Instructions

Make the pâte sucrée dough: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioners' sugar, salt, and vanilla bean seeds until evenly combined.
Add the cold butter pieces and rub them into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
Add the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of ice water, mixing gently until the dough starts to come together. Add the remaining ice water tablespoon if needed, but do not overwork the dough.
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom, pressing into the edges and trimming the excess.
Chill the tart shell in the refrigerator for 10 minutes while preparing the filling.
To make the almond filling (frangipane), cream the softened butter with sugar and vanilla bean seeds until smooth and pale.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then fold in the almond flour until fully combined and smooth.
Spread the almond filling evenly into the chilled tart shell.
Arrange the pear slices over the frangipane in an overlapping circular pattern, slightly pressing them into the filling.
Bake the tart for 40-45 minutes until the filling is set and golden and the crust is crisp.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes.
Carefully remove the tart from the pan and let it cool completely before serving.

Tips

Chilling the dough before rolling helps prevent shrinkage and keeps the crust tender.
Use a sharp knife to cut thin, uniform pear slices for even baking and attractive presentation.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make pear almond tart?

Plan on 40 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking, plus 45 minutes to chill and rest. The recipe makes 1 9-inch tart.

How should I store pear almond tart?

Store the tart covered loosely at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Serve at room temperature.

Can I make pear almond tart ahead?

You can prepare the tart shell and almond filling a day ahead, keeping the shell chilled and covered before adding the pears and baking.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

A tender pâte sucrée crust filled with rich almond frangipane and topped with thinly sliced ripe pears, enhanced with pure vanilla bean for a delicate, nutty, and fragrant dessert.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

424 Calories / serving

28.1g Fat

38.8g Carbs

6.7g Protein

20.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~3392 cal · 225g fat · 310g carbs · 54g protein · 164g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 424 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 80 min·4.7 mi·~9350 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 57 min·2.9 mi·~5700 steps
Moderate cycling 43 min·8.6 mi
Swimming laps 59 min
Jogging 42 min·3.5 mi·~6700 steps
Stair climbing 39 min·~3500 steps
Dancing 69 min
Bodyweight circuit training 43 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 98 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.