Roll out pastry on a floured board into a round shape.
A good way to transfer it to the dish is to roll the pastry around the rolling pin and then unroll it over the flan dish.
Gently press the pastry into the dish and trim off the excess with a knife.
Prick the pastry all over with a fork.
Peel the pears and cut them in half.
Scoop out the core with a teaspoon.
Arrange the pears on top of the pastry.
Melt the butter in a saucepan, remove from heat and stir in ground almonds, sugar and egg.
Spoon the mixture over the pears and sprinkle a few almonds on top.
Bake the tart in the centre of oven at 200°C for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 180°C for another 20 minutes.
Leave to cool and serve with cream or ice cream.
