Description
A rustic and elegant dessert featuring spiced pears and almonds in a flaky pastry, served with homemade vanilla bean ice cream.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup vanilla bean ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Roll out puff pastry on the prepared baking sheet. Spread almond mixture evenly, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Arrange pear slices over the almond mixture. Fold edges of pastry over the pears.
- Brush pastry edges with egg wash and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
Notes
- Use firm pears for better texture.
- Chill pastry before baking for flakier crust.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French