Pear Walnut Tart Flambe

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and 50 grams of sugar. Add cold butter and rub until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Add the beaten egg to the flour mixture and form a dough. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
4. Roll out the dough and line a tart pan. Prick the base with a fork and chill for another 15 minutes.
5. Blind bake the tart crust for 15 minutes using baking weights.
6. Remove weights and bake for another 10 minutes until golden. Let it cool.
7. Arrange pear slices over the cooled crust and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
8. In a saucepan, heat brandy and ignite to flambé. Pour over the pears and walnuts.
9. Mix heavy cream, remaining sugar, and vanilla extract. Pour over the tart.
10. Bake the tart for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set.
11. Cool slightly before serving.

Prep

• Chill the tart dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling.