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Scandinavian Pear Tart
Prep
25 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
This Scandinavian pear tart is one of my go to desserts when I want something elegant but don't have much time. With just 50 minutes from start to table, it's perfect for unexpected guests or a weeknight treat. The buttery almond crust comes together in minutes, and the best part is how affordable it is to make. I love that almonds add a wonderful nutty flavor along with heart healthy fats and protein. It's simple enough that even novice bakers feel confident pulling it off, yet impressive enough that everyone thinks you've spent hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- cooking spraycooking spray
- ½ cup white sugar½ cup white sugar
- 33 tablespoons butter, softened
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup finely chopped almonds⅓ cup finely chopped almonds
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Coat a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom with cooking spray.
- 2
Beat sugar and butter together in a small bowl until crumbly. Beat in flour and almonds. Press over the bottom and up the sides of the prepared tart pan.
- 3
Beat cream cheese in another small bowl until smooth. Beat in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Spread over the crust. Arrange pear slices over the cream cheese layer.
- 4
Combine sugar, cardamom, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the pears.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until filling is set and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 15 to 20 minutes.
- 6
Cool tart on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
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