LeGourmetTV Is Now Glen & Friends Cooking!The classic pear tart recipe with a delicious frangipane and sweet vanilla pastry shell.Ingredients:Vanilla tart pastry:1⅔ cup all purpose flourpinch of salt5 Tbsp (50g) icing sugar½ cup (125g) cold butterVanilla seeds scraped from bean2 egg yolks2 Tbsp (30 mL) ice cold water Frangipane:½ cup (125g) butter, softened½ cup (125g) granulated sugar2 eggs1¼ cup (125g) ground almonds1 Tbsp (15 mL) all purpose flour3 pearsTo make the pastry: Place the flour, salt, icing sugar, butter and vanilla seeds in a food processor and pulse to form breadcrumbs. Then with the motor running, add the egg yolks and water, process just until the dough forms a ball. Remove from the food processor and divide into 6 even balls of dough (around 80g each). Flatten each to a disc and wrap separately in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least an hour.To make the frangipane:Beat the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until pale and creamy. Add the egg, beat well and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally. Add the almond meal and flour, beat until just combined.Pre-heat oven to 375ºFRoll the pastry into 6rounds on a lightly floured surface and press into 6 removable bottom tart tins, remove excess pastry. Divide the frangipane among the tart cases. Fan the pears by cutting slices a few millimetres apart, but leaving joined together at the top. Press pears into the frangipane, and fan them slightly. Cook in the oven for around 35 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Serve warm or cold, with a dollop of vanilla sugar infused mascarpone.- Le Gourmet TV is all about food, cooking, recipes, cocktails, and more.Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/legourmettvWebsite: http://www.legourmet.tvTwitter: https://twitter.com/LeGourmetTVFB: https://www.facebook.com/legourmettvInsta: http://instagram.com/legourmettvMaking Hong Kong Egg Tarts: http://youtu.be/gUdoYeG9kUA?list=UUsU15yvILBmnHPeAf4SFVaQ-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-Please watch: "