Pear almond tart

Method
Prep:45min  ›  Cook:45min  ›  Ready in:1hr30min 

1. Put half of the caster sugar and cornflour in a saucepan over low heat. Add the milk and vanilla extract. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly.
2. In a large bowl, beat 2 egg yolks with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of caster sugar. Pour in a little bit of the hot milk mixture, then pour everything back into the saucepan and cook 3 minutes after the mixture starts to boil, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat, pour the mixture into a bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Once the mixture has cooled down, add the 1 teaspoon butter whisking briskly. Set aside.
4. In another bowl, sift together the almonds, cornflour and icing sugar. Add the 60g softened butter, then egg, stirring constantly with a spatula. Stir in the milk mixture and mix until smooth.
5. Preheat oven to 190 C / Gas 5.
6. Line a tart tin with the pastry, cutting away any excess. Pour the mixture onto the pastry and level it with a spatula. Place the sliced pears in a circlular pattern over the mixture.
7. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes.