French Spiced Pear and Almond Galette with Honeyed Mascarpone

Ingredients

• 1 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
• 1 cup ice water
• 3 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Method

1. 01
   In a large bowl, combine sifted flour, almond flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and mix using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. 02
   Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough begins to come together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. 03
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a separate bowl, combine sliced pears, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Toss gently to coat the pears.
4. 04
   On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. 05
   Arrange the spiced pears in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold the edges of the dough over the pears, pleating as necessary.
6. 06
   Brush the folded edges of the dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds.
7. 07
   Bake the galette for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the pears are tender. Allow to cool slightly.
8. 08
   For the honeyed mascarpone, mix mascarpone cheese, honey, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth.
9. 09
   Serve slices of the warm galette with a dollop of honeyed mascarpone on top.