Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the subtle sweetness of ripe pears with the nutty richness of almonds, enveloped in a delicate whipped cream. This almond torte is a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion. With its rustic charm and elegant presentation, it's sure to impress your guests. The recipe includes variations for a classic almond torte, a gluten-free version, and a delightful almond-pear tart. Each variation offers a unique twist on this classic dessert, catering to different dietary needs and preferences. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey and savor the heavenly taste of almond and pear in every bite.
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ALMOND PEAR TORTE
Yum! This recipe combines cheesecake, pears and nutmeg for a scrumptious holiday dessert. I sprinkle slivered almonds on top. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar, almonds and nutmeg. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust., For topping, combine brown sugar and nutmeg. Add pears; toss to coat. Arrange over top. Sprinkle with almonds., Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ALMOND TORTE WITH PEARS AND WHIPPED CREAM
This flourless cake is incredibly light and moist.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, blend almonds and cornstarch until finely ground, about 15 seconds. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Gently fold in almond mixture. In another large bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third the whites into almond mixture; fold almond mixture into remaining whites just until combined. Pour batter into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in pan.
- Make pears and topping: In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, add pears, and cover pan with a piece of parchment to keep pears submerged. Cook until pears are tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate. Bring liquid to a boil and reduce until thick and syrupy, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, whisk heavy cream until soft peaks form. Whisk in sour cream and 2 tablespoons sugar; continue to whisk until soft peaks return. Serve cake with pears, syrup, and whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g
ALMOND-PEAR CREAM CHEESE TORTE
Serve up an Almond-Pear Cream Cheese Torte at your next get together. This beautiful Almond-Pear Cream Cheese Torte wouldn't look out of place in the finest Viennese bakery. But the recipe is straightforward and very do-able.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Nuts
Time 5h5m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Beat butter and 1/3 cup sugar in small bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour; mix well. Press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/3 cup of the remaining sugar in same bowl with mixer until blended. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Spread onto bottom of crust. Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon until blended. Add to pears in large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange over cream cheese layer; top with nuts. Bake 10 min.
- Reduce temperature to 375°F; bake torte 25 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen torte. Remove rim. Refrigerate torte 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
ALMOND TORTE
This flourless cake is light and delicious.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut a piece of wax or parchment paper to fit the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan. Coat pan with nonstick spray, place prepared paper round in bottom of pan, and spray paper. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup almonds.
- In a food processor, process remaining 1 1/2 cups almonds with 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar until finely ground; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar and beat until stiff glossy peaks form. Beat in almond extract. In three additions, gently fold in ground almond mixture.
- Evenly spread batter into prepared pan, tapping pan on counter to expel large air bubbles. Bake until golden brown and firm in center, 40 to 45 minutes; cool completely in pan. Invert onto serving plate, and remove wax or parchment paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g
ALMOND AND PEAR CAKE
This moist cake is a perfect winter dessert when pears are in season. Change it up for other seasons using raspberries, peaches, or apples instead of the pears. Optional garnish: sift confectioners' sugar on top and/or serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
Provided by eatcookdream
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a small tart pan or a 9-inch cake pan.
- Mix pear slices and amaretto liqueur together in a bowl.
- Process almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar together in a food processor until the mixture is a fine almond meal.
- Beat 1/4 cup sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until well combined. Mix almond meal mixture, flour, and salt into creamed butter mixture to make a smooth batter.
- Drain pears, reserving the amaretto liqueur. Stir drained liqueur into batter just until incorporated.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing batter if uneven. Arrange pear slices in a decorative pattern atop batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cake is starting to pull away from the edges, about 25 minutes. Allow cake to cool in pan for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 79.8 mg, Sugar 18.6 g
ALMOND PEAR TART
I had never seen a "pie without a pan" until my daughter brought back this wonderful pear almond tart recipe from a Rotary Club exchange program in Belgium. It's still a family favorite after all these years. -Sherry LaMay, Capitan, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 10-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. , In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup sugar and flour; add pears and toss to coat. Spoon over the crust to within 2 in. of edges. Fold up edges of crust over filling, leaving center uncovered. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Sprinkle with almonds; bake 5 minutes longer. Using the parchment, slide tart onto a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use ripe pears: ripe pears will be sweet and juicy, which will add flavor to the torte.
- Do not overmix the batter: overmixing the batter will make the torte tough.
- Bake the torte until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: this will ensure that the torte is cooked through.
- Allow the torte to cool completely before serving: this will help the torte to set and make it easier to slice.
- Serve the torte with whipped cream or ice cream: this will add a delicious and creamy element to the dessert.
Conclusion:
This almond torte with pears and whipped cream is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, creamy almond filling, and fluffy whipped cream is sure to please everyone. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this torte is a great choice for bakers of all levels. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, give this almond torte a try.
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