Cranberry Pear Tart 8 servings 45 min prep time 1 hr 20 min total time Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Print Your Name* Your Email* Your Friend's Email* Bright cranberries and sweet pears top a crème fraiche and almond filling for a festive dessert to share. IngredientsTart Shell1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 ounces cold Vermont Creamery Unsalted Cultured Butter - 86% Butterfat cut into chunks 1 large egg yolk 1 to 2 tablespoons ice water Tart Filling 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup almond paste 2 large eggs 1/2 cup Vermont Creamery Crème Fraîche 2 ounces Vermont Creamery Unsalted Cultured Butter - 86% Butterfat softened 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 to 3 Anjou pears, cored and sliced thinly 1 cup cranberries Directions STEP 1 Heat oven to 350°F. STEP 2 Place flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in food processor bowl. Pulse to combine. Add cold butter; process until butter is incorporated and mixture is pea-sized balls. Do not over mix. STEP 3 Mix egg yolk and water in small bowl. Add to processor; pulse to combine until dough comes together. STEP 4 Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, patting into a disk. Roll dough until just larger than the shape of pan and gently lift to fit pan. Press dough into flutes of pan and trim edges with a sharp knife. Using tines of fork, pierce bottom of tart shell liberally to prevent air bubbles from forming. STEP 5 Using a mixer, beat 1/4 cup sugar, almond paste, and eggs in large bowl until combined. Add crème fraiche, butter, orange zest. Whisk 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl. Add flour mixture to filling mixture until blended. STEP 6 Pour mixture into prepared tart shell, spreading evenly. Layer pear slices and cranberries across top of crème fraiche mixture. Bake 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Related Recipes Cranberry & Rosemary Cheese Ball Herbed Créme Fraîche Mashed Potatoes Mocha Chocolate Tart Pound Cake Flottante No-Bake Chevre Cheesecake 14 Layer Honey Cake