Theres nothing like finding your inner french girl. And nothing better than having a real french sister in law to show you the way. Thanks to Mimi sharing her secrets, Im getting pretty good at tarts  

Tart Pan

Preheat Oven 190c/375 f 

PIE SHELL

 A Pre made short crust pie shell is fine or you can make one homemade. I buy pre-made at the resturant supply store. 

 Lay out a cool pie shell onto pie pan, shape onto bottom and sides of pan. Perforate  bottom with fork in a few places. Place in refrigerator while peeling and preparing pears.

• 4 pears
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• pats of butter

Peel, half, and core pears.

 Place halves, cut side down, in a circular pattern on top of pie shell .

 Sprinkle with sugar. 

Score each pear and top each pear with a pat of butter.

Place in a hot oven and

Bake for 30 minutes or until pear juice is evaporated and pears start to brown.

While fruit is baking

PREPARE CUSTARD

beat together:

• 3 tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• pinch salt
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons almond powder
• 1 cup cream 

Pour custard mixture around the hot baked fruit and continue baking for 25 more minutes.

MMMMM. serve hot or cold, day or night!!