Italian New Year's - Pear and Almond Crostata

Yield: 12 Servings
Categories: Italian, Fruits, Desserts
PASTRY
1/2cButter; softened
1/4cGranulated sugar
1lgEgg yolk
2 1/2cAll-purpose flour; unsifted
1/8tsSalt
FILLING
4lgRipe pears; peeled and cored
2tbPear brandy
3lgEggs
1/4cAlmond paste
2tbGranulated sugar
1/2cAll-purpose flour; unsifted
1/2cHeavy cream
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
4ozBittersweet chocolate; chopped
1tbButter
1tbHeavy cream
OPTIONAL INGREDIENT
2tbConfectioners' sugar
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