Chocolate Pear Custard Tart with an Almond Shortbread Crust Recipe
"As beautiful to look at as it is to taste, this custard tart is easy to make with the help of shortbread cookies. In this recipe, the pears are simply tossed with a bit of sugar, but if you'd like to anty up the flavor, gently poach the pear slices before layering them into the tart crust. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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12 shortbread cookies, such as Walkers Pure Butter Shortbread
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1 large egg, cold
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4 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup granulated white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
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2 ripe, unpeeled Bartlet pears, halved, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
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3 tablespoons granulated white sugar
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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