RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Pear & Chocolate Frangipane Tart

Opportunities to entertain or visit with family and friends abound during the holiday season. Dessert is always a big hit during festive occasions, and the following recipe for Pear and Chocolate Frangipane Tart melds many popular flavors. Frangipane is an almond-flavored cream. This recipe from Chocolate: Deliciously Indulgent Recipes for Chocolate Lovers (Ryland, Peters & Small) by Maxine Clark, frangipane is paired with decadent chocolate and sweet pears. This recipe serves 8-10.

INGREDIENTS

4 medium, firm pears, unpeeled

2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam

2 Tablespoons Ruby Port

Toasted shredd...