"Almond-flavored cream provides a base for this pear tart...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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2 tablespoons ice water
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6 tablespoons butter
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup ground almonds
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2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1 -- egg
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1 -- egg white
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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3 -- soft, ripe pears, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and cored