Dig into this winter-inspired dessert. Each slice of this Cranberry Pear Tart features a tender almond flour crust, a creamy ricotta custard, sweet and fresh pears, and tart and bright cranberries!

Dig into this winter-inspired dessert. Each slice of this Cranberry Pear Tart features a tender, simple, two ingredient almond flour crust, a smooth and creamy ricotta custard, sweet and fresh pears, and tart and bright cranberries!

This custard is a winning combination of both ricotta and mascarpone to create a thick, rich, and creamy base that carries tart and bright fruit in every bite. Lightly sweetened with honey, and infused with warm cinnamon, and a punch of almond, you may just need more than one slice! Wow your family or friends the next time you’re assigned dessert!

If you’re looking for something that feels festive, but it feels different than your traditional seasonal treats, this one is for you! Change things up this year and try something new. You won’t regret it! Also, if you’re looking for a treat any other time of year, swap the pears and cranberries for something new and in season like summer berries, autumn apples, or spring rhubarb! You really can’t go wrong.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking!

Here’s what you need:

Crust

1 cup almond flour
2 tbsp coconut oil or butter

Filling

½ cup mascarpone

1/2 tsp cinnamon
½ cup ricotta
2 eggs
1 tsp almond extract
¼ cup honey

Toppings

1 pear
½ cup cranberries

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Prepare crust by combining almond flour and coconut oil and gently pressing into 8-inch pie tin. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly golden.
  3. Melt mascarpone with cinnamon and honey until dissolved and melted.
  4. Combine eggs, ricotta, mascarpone mixture, and almond extract until smooth
  5. Poor into pie tin. Top with thinly sliced pear and cranberries.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until custard is set and fruit is tender.
  7. Slice the cranberry pear tart into eight even slices and serve!

Dig into this winter-inspired dessert. Each slice of this Cranberry Pear Tart features a tender almond flour crust, a creamy ricotta custard, sweet and fresh pears, and tart and bright cranberries!

Dig into this winter-inspired dessert. Each slice of this Cranberry Pear Tart features a tender almond flour crust, a creamy ricotta custard, sweet and fresh pears, and tart and bright cranberries!
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Cranberry Pear Tart
Dig into this winter-inspired dessert. Each slice of this Cranberry Pear Tart features a tender almond flour crust, a creamy ricotta custard, sweet and fresh pears, and tart an bright cranberries!
Author: Maddie Augustin
Ingredients
Crust
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Filling
  • ½ cup mascarpone
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup ricotta
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • ¼ cup honey
Toppings
  • 1 pear
  • ½ cup cranberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Prepare crust by combining almond flour and coconut oil and gently pressing into 8-inch pie tin. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly golden.
  3. Melt mascarpone with cinnamon and honey until dissolved and melted.
  4. Combine eggs, ricotta, mascarpone mixture, and almond extract until smooth
  5. Poor into pie tin. Top with thinly sliced pear and cranberries.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until custard is set and fruit is tender.
  7. Slice evenly and serve!

Dig into this winter-inspired dessert. Each slice of this Cranberry Pear Tart features a tender almond flour crust, a creamy ricotta custard, sweet and fresh pears, and tart and bright cranberries!