Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Elizabeth Karmel cooks and writes about food drink and travel. Mar 15, 2024, 06:00am EDT Mar 15, 2024, 09:01am EDT This article is ...

Thought the Bourdaloue tart was just for fancy cafés? Think again. This gourmet pear tart may look like something from a patisserie window, but it’s surprisingly easy to make at home, and absolutely ...

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This pear tart is filled out with a gorgeous puffy orange-and-almond paste. Frangipane is one of those food words that can mean many different things, from a kind of almond pastry cream to this, which ...

We weren't sure whether this slightly sweet, slightly savory, very Italian pear tart belonged best at brunch or dessert. And then we realized it doesn't matter. Our favorite items for either occasion ...

As much as I love apples for their straightforward, tart-sweet flavors and crisp, snappy texture, they are no match for pears. Pears are lush, fragrant and elegant. Take the tree-ripened local variety ...

Pastry chef Kristen Hall of Bandit Patisserie in Birmingham, AL, swears by fraisage, a classic French technique she uses to create the flaky crust of this rich chocolate-almond pear tart. Fraisage ...