Easiest Freeform Pear Tart

Ingredients

• 225 g plain flour (all-purpose flour), plus extra for rolling out
• 140 g salted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
• 3 tablespoons caster sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 4 pears, peeled, cored, and sliced lengthways
• 1 tablespoon soft light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon plain flour (for coating pears)
• 1 large egg, beaten (for glazing the pastry)
• Cream, ice cream, or custard (optional)
• Fresh raspberries (optional)