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Pear and Almond Crostata Recipe

Pear and Almond Crostata

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  • on March 24, 2013

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    Outstanding, elegant dessert. Easy to prepare.

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  • on September 16, 2012

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    This was absolutely delicious, so easy to make. You can easily cut each crostata in half to serve. The almond paste is a must. I only had one can of almond paste and cut the recipe in half. Yes, it is good with the cherry vanilla ice cream but I think it is absolutely delicious the next day without any ice cream. This is definitely a keeper.

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  • on December 26, 2010

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    I want to make this. I know it'll come out rather well. And just watching Brain make it, is so simple. I just need to know is there a substitute for the almond paste? I and a few members of my family are allergic to this nut.

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  • on October 09, 2010

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    Made the whole meal plan and it all came out great!! Couldn't believe it was so simple after watching Brian do it. I hadn't ever used almond paste. What a great secret way to whip up a quick tart that tastes like it was hard to make. Loved all of it!!

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  • on September 16, 2010

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    I printed out the recipe the day I saw the show, but never had reason to make it until now. I made it for a very small dinner party last night and it was FABULOUS! The top browned before the bottom cooked fully, so next time I might cover the edges with foil so that the bottom can finish cooking without burning the top. I made a half-recipe as there were only 4 of us, and the almond paste was $10/tube (the original recipe called for 2 tubes. I think that even making 4 of them out of one tube they were too big. We ended up cutting them in half and serving half to each guest (which was fine, because now I have leftovers. I'd say maybe 6 would be the perfect amount for 1 tube, though you could go as small as 8 of them if you just want a sweet nibble. I did eat part of the leftovers for breakfast today (don't judge - it is fruit and almonds and cream cheese - probably better than any donut ; and I must say that it was not nearly as good the 2nd day (taste was great, but it was soggy. They are fabulous right out of the over though. I pre-rolled out the paste and whipped up the filling before the guests arrived and left it all in the frige...then once we had cleared the dinner dishes I assembled them and had them in the over in less than 5 minutes.

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  • on September 16, 2010

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    First time I've caught Brian's show and had to make the crostata immediately! We all love it. Plus the Coq au Vin-Guine is in the frig wating to be served for dinner with friends tonight. Good job, Brian!

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  • on September 03, 2010

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    I am guilty of watching Food Network but I must admit I rarely actually make the recipes. The Pear and Almond Crostata looked so good I actually went to the store, bought pears and almond paste and made the recipe. My kitchen smelled heavenly. Me and my family loved the crostatas. Who knows, I may even try to cook something else.

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  • on February 04, 2010

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    I made these after seeing Brian's show. People at work thought I bought them at a bakery. They were fairly simple to make and SO delicious! I'm making them again today because one of my friends who tasted them before requested them for dessert at her party = Highly recommendable!

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  • on January 18, 2010

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    Great combo of flavors, to
    a picky group.
    All of us girls in Seattle, love
    Brian. Good recipes and easy
    to follow.
    Thanks, Brian

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  • on November 01, 2009

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    I made this last night. Everyone loved it. I followed the easy recipe but used whipped cream cheese as this is all I had. It was creamy (like a yogurt consisency. I look forward to seeing more recipes from Brian Bolitano. He is a riot. I love his show!

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