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Pear & Almond Custard Tart
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280 calories/serving

Provided By:
Kate Slate

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    • If you can't find apple jelly for glazing the tart, use another clear fruit jelly (as opposed to a jam or preserves). Guava, strawberry, or currant would be fine. Other pears would also be fine in this, but the long shape of the Bosc is especially well suited.

    Ingredients

    Serves:

      • CRUST:
      • 6 ounces almond biscotti, broken into pieces
      • 4 teaspoons sugar
      • 1/4 teaspoon salt
      • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
      • FILLING:
      • 1/3 cup whole blanched almonds
      • 1/4 cup sugar
      • 1 tablespoon flour
      • 2 large egg yolks
      • 1/2 cup milk
      • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
      • 1 tablespoon pear brandy* (optional)
      • 1 1/4 pounds firm-ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced lengthwise
      • 2 tablespoons apple jelly
      • *a pear-flavored vodka would work too

    Directions

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    Make the crust: In a food processor, process the biscotti, sugar, and salt to very fine crumbs. Drizzle in the melted butter and process to thoroughly combine. Press into the bottom and 3/4 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan, making sure the side walls are thick.

    Make the filling: In the same processor bowl (no need to clean), grind the almonds and sugar to a fine powder. Add the flour and egg yolks, and pulse just to combine. With the machine running, add the milk and process until smooth. Add the vanilla and pear brandy (if using).

    Arrange the pear slices in spoke fashion (narrow ends toward the center), overlapping, in the bottom of the crust. Pour the custard over the fruit. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the custard is set. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until serving time.

    Shortly before serving, warm the jelly in a small saucepan or in the microwave until liquid-y. Brush the jelly over the fruit.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Single Serving / Serves 8 Total
    Calories 280Calories from fat 108
    Total Fat 12gm18%Saturated Fat 4gm20%
    Cholesterol 86mg29%Sodium 152mg6%
    Total Carbohydrates 40gm13%Fiber 3gm12%
    Sugars 26gmProtein4gm
    Vitamin A7% Vitamin C5%
    Calcium5% Iron5%

    Nutrition Facts provided by: Kate Slate

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available.

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