Pear Croustade with Lemon Pastry and Almonds Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/4 cup (or more) whipping cream
• 1 pound firm but ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
• 1 pound firm but ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground nutmeg
• Whipping cream (for brushing)
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• Vanilla ice cream (optional)