Pear Tart

This Pear Tart Recipe with Fresh Pears is a lighter, low-carb twist on the classic French dessert — with an almond flour crust, creamy spiced filling, and juicy ripe pears that bring natural sweetness. It’s elegant, cozy, and perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall celebration.

Pear Tart

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• Crust
• 2 cups almond flour
• 3 tbsp granulated monk fruit or allulose
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Filling
• 2 large ripe pears thinly sliced
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp cream cheese softened
• 1 tbsp monk fruit or allulose
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional Glaze
• 1 tbsp sugar-free apricot jam thinned with 1 tsp warm water

Method

 

1. 1 tbsp sugar-free apricot jam, thinned with 1 tsp warm water
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. In a bowl, whisk almond flour, sweetener, and salt.
4. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly dough forms.
5. Press into a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
6. Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk egg, yogurt, cream cheese, sweetener, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
8. Pour over the cooled crust.
9. Arrange pear slices on top in a spiral or layered pattern.
10. Brush lightly with melted butter or the sugar-free glaze.
11. Bake 25–30 minutes, until the filling is set and pears are tender.
12. Cool completely before slicing.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Naturally sweetened — all the sweetness comes from ripe pears
•  Low-carb & diabetic-friendly — no refined sugar or white flour
• Made with almond flour for a nutty, buttery crust
• Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or fall baking

This pear tart proves that diabetic-friendly desserts can still taste rich, warm, and indulgent — without the sugar spikes.

Tips & Variations

• Keep the skins on! Pear skins soften beautifully while baking and add fiber.
• Make it nut-free: Use oat flour or sunflower seed flour for the crust.
• Add spice: Sprinkle cardamom, cloves, or ginger for a warm holiday flavor.
• Make ahead: This tart can be baked the day before — it tastes even better chilled.

Serving Ideas

• With a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream
• Topped with cinnamon dust or crushed pecans
• Served warm with a drizzle of sugar-free caramel syrup