Tarta de Pera

Tarta de Pera is a delightful low-carb Spanish dessert that combines the sweetness of pears with a creamy almond flour crust. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt, this tart is both elegant and simple to prepare.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 100g
• Butter - 50g, melted
• Erythritol - 30g
• Egg - 1 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Pears - 2 medium, peeled and sliced
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted butter, erythritol, egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a small tart pan.
4. In another bowl, toss the sliced pears with cinnamon and a little more erythritol if desired.
5. Arrange the pear slices over the crust in a decorative pattern.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the pears are tender.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 240
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 17 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 19 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Contains healthy fats from almonds, which can support heart health.

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