Looking for an easy recipe to use all those fresh summer peaches? This crowd-pleasing Peach Almond Tart with Vanilla Bean recipe is big on flavor and always a favorite dessert with a flaky crust, a simple almond filling, and the wonderful flavors from vanilla.

Baked peach tart with almond and vanilla bean filling.

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Peach Almond Tart with Vanilla Bean

Right now, it’s the middle of summer, and there are peaches of all kinds in the stores, at the farmer’s market, and, luckily for me, on my neighbor’s tree. So when the peaches are ripe, this is the best time to make a peachy dessert when these stonefruits are at their sweetest and juiciest.

This rustic dessert is similar to a peach pie, but in my opinion, it is so much easier to make since no pie plate is needed, or for this free-form tart, you don’t even need a tart pan. And since there is no top crust, the peaches get a nice caramelization from the sugar. It’s heavenly!

You may like a scoop of peach blackberry ice cream on a tart slice.

If you would like to try other desserts perfect for summertime, go ahead and check out 15 Favorite Desserts with Apples! Each one is sooooo good!

Two ingredients in this Peach Almond Tart make this a stand-out dessert; almond flour and vanilla bean.

  • The peaches sit on top of the almond flour, and as they bake, the juices mix in with the almond flour to create a creamy layer of amazing flavor. It is similar to a frangipane filling.
  • The vanilla bean adds that distinctive floral vanilla flavor with the little seeds flavoring the peaches. Make sure to check out this post All About Vanilla, to learn about the different types and how to use them.
almond flour with vanilla beans on top in a white bowl.
Almond flour and vanilla beans for flavoring

Peach Almond Tart Ingredients

As you can see, there aren’t a ton of ingredients that you’ll need for this tart. However, each ingredient is important in making this dessert what it is! It’s delicious and perfect for the summer months! I can’t wait to make it again.

Peaches, flour, egg, sugar, vanilla for a tart.

All About Peaches🍑

  • You can use all yellow or all white peaches for this recipe, but I like alternating both which makes a pretty dessert.
  • Yellow flesh peaches are more acidic with a bit of tartness which mellows out once the peach ripens.
  • White flesh peaches are not as acidic as their yellow cousin and are sweeter.
  • There is no need to peel the peaches for this tart which is awesome because I am not a fan of peeling peaches.
  • Make sure to cut the peaches in uniform slices about 1/4″ thick.

Easy Way to Slice a Peach

Have you ever wanted to cut a peach in half to slice it up only to realize that the pit in the middle is not letting go of the flesh, and you twist and turn the peach only to make a complete mushy mess?

Try this – Cut the peach to the pit, then continue making slices halfway around the peach.  You may have to cut out the first slice but then this gives you space to move the slices away from the pit with your knife.

Usually, just slicing halfway around the peach is all that is needed to release the pit, but keep slicing if that pit wants to hold tight. Usually, the slices start falling out.

Slicing white and yellow peaches with a knife.
Slicing peaches

There are two steps to making this tart.

  1. Making the buttery, flaky tart dough
  2. Slicing the peaches and marinating them in sugar the vanilla bean

How to Make Peach Almond Tart with Vanilla Bean: Step-By-Step Directions

See the recipe card for more detailed steps

Step 1. In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder and mix together.

Step 2. Cut the cold butter into thin slices.  Then add one-third of the butter at a time to the bowl with the flour and cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3. Add the chilled water and the vanilla extract and mix until the dough comes together in the bowl.  Turn the dough out on a floured board and form it into a smooth ball. Cover this with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

You can also make the dough in a food processor, which is super fast and easy. I have detailed that procedure in the recipe card below.

How to Cut and Seed the Vanilla Bean

Step 4. Cut the vanilla bean down the center, open the pod, and flatten as much as possible.  With a knife or a spoon, scrape out the vanilla bean seeds and add to the sugar. Stir the sugar and seeds together until combined.

The steps to cutting and scraping a vanilla bean.
Cutting a vanilla bean

Step 5.  Add the sugar and vanilla bean seeds to the peaches, mix together well, and set aside to marinate while the dough is chilling.

Peaches with sugar and vanilla bean seeds.
Sliced peaches with vanilla bean seeds

Step 6. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12″ x 16″ rectangle and cut off the ragged edges to make a nice straight edge. For my dough, I made cut-outs on the side of the dough using a small round cookie cutter, but you can keep all the edges straight.

Roll the dough around the rolling pin and then move the dough to a half-sheet pan, which is 18″ x 13″, that is lined with parchment paper, and then unroll the dough to fit inside the pan.

Step 7. Mix the almond meal and sugar together and spoon the top of the pastry dough, spreading it up to an inch from the edges of the dough. Next, place the peach slices on top of the almond meal in three rows.  Again, leave an inch open on the edge to turn the dough over the peaches.

I love the alternating colors of the peaches!

Adding almond filling to a pie crust and topping with sliced peaches

Step 8. Fold the dough over the peaches, brush with an egg wash and sprinkle the dough with a little sugar.  Now prepare for some yumminess and bake the tart for 40 minutes at 350 degrees until it is nice and golden brown.

Step 9. When the tart is done, let it cool until warm and cut it into squares and serve plain or add some creamy ice cream to go with your peach tart slice.  Enjoy.

One Hot Oven Desserts

If you love peach desserts, this recipe for Peach Crumble with Raspberries uses one mix for the crust and the crumb topping; just add fruit in between.

Try this recipe for a Shortcrust tart dough that is perfect for cream pies.

If you like the flavor of vanilla, this Vanilla Bean Cake is baked in an iron skillet; it’s easy and extra delicious.

Galettes are just like a pie but way easier to make, and this simple Apple Galette starts with a simple pie crust and sliced apples and fresh cranberries.

And for the plum lover, try this Red Plum Tart; this is similar to this recipe, only a change of fruit.

FAQs

Can you use other fruit for this recipe?

Try nectarines instead of peaches. You can use plums or apricots, but you will need more since they are smaller stone fruits.

Can you make the dough into a circle instead of a rectangle?

Yes, roll the dough into a circle leaving the edge to turn up, then add the fruit in a circular pattern. This will be similar to a galette.

What if I don’t have a vanilla bean?

You can substitute one tablespoon of vanilla bean paste for the vanilla bean and still get the vanilla bean seeds. You can add two teaspoons of vanilla extract to the peaches and still get the flavor.

Can almond meal be substituted for almond flour?

For this recipe, almond flour works best to create a more delicate filling because almond flour has a finer grain. And since it isn’t processed with the skins on it, the flour is almost white, which makes the filling more appealing.

Don’t forget to pin to your dessert boards

A baked peach tart.

Needing something peachy, these are two of my favorite products. I love this pretty peach flour sack towel and this chalk print tin sign with a Peach Cobbler recipe that will add a little bit of whimsy to your kitchen.

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Peach Almond Tart with Vanilla Bean

Jere’ Cassidy
Try this AMAZING peach tart flavored with almond and vanilla bean baked with a tender flaky pastry crust. A perfect dessert to serve for a summer party.
5 from 65 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 502 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pastry

Peach Filling

Additional ingredients

Instructions
 

Mixing Bowl Method for Dough

  • In a large bowl add the flour, baking powder, and sugar; mix together.
  • Cut the chilled butter into thin slices or cubes and add a third of the butter to the flour mixture. Cut the butter in with a pastry cutter or two knives, then repeat this process two more times until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Mix the chilled water and vanilla extract together and pour on top of the dry mixture. Slowly, mix the water in with a fork until the dough comes together.

Food Processor Method for Dough

  • In a food processor add the flour, baking powder, and sugar. Pulse a few times. Cut the chilled butter into thin slices and add to the food processor and process until the mixture resembles crumbs.
  • Slowly pour in the chilled water and vanilla while processing so the dough comes together and becomes smooth.
  • Pour the dough out onto plastic wrap and flatten into a disk and wrap in plastic.
  • Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the peaches while the dough is chilling
  • In a large bowl slice the peaches into thin wedges.
  • Cut the vanilla bean pod in half and then scrape out the seeds with a spoon or a knife. Add the seeds to 2 tablespoons of sugar and mix together. Add this mixture to the peaches and mix to coat.

Finishing the tart

  • Remove dough from the refrigerator and roll out on a floured board to a 12″ x 16″ rectangle.
  • Cut the sides of the dough to make the edges straight.
  • Roll the dough over the rolling pin, and then put the rolling pin over a half-sheet pan (18" x 13") that is lined with parchment then unroll the dough on top of the parchment paper. The dough should fit perfectly in the pan.
  • Mix the almond flour and 1/4 cup sugar together then sprinkle onto the tart dough, leaving a 1" border.
  • Making three rows of peaches, alternate the layers of yellow and white peaches on top of the almond/sugar mixture.
  • Roll the dough edges over the peaches to create a side crust.
  • Brush the edges of the dough with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes, until the crustis golden brown and the filling bubbly.
  • Cover any leftover tart with foil or plastic wrap for two days.

Notes

If the dough gets too soft after you put it on the baking sheet you can re-chill it before adding the almond meal.
Variations:
  • To make an almond-flavored dough substitute almond extract for the vanilla extract.
  • I like to use both yellow and white peaches but you can use all of one color.
  • Vanilla bean paste can be substituted for the whole vanilla bean – 1 tablespoon, or you can substitute 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
There is no need to peel the skin off the peaches.
Adding the butter in three stages makes it easier to achieve the coarse crumb consistency needed for the tart dough instead of adding all the butter at once.
 

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Nutrition

Serving: 8slicesCalories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 45gSaturated Fat: 34gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 219mg
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First Published: Aug 2, 2022. Last Updated: June 28, 2023, for better readability.

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About Jere’

From learning to cook on a farm in Indiana to culinary school in California,  my passion for food is never-ending.  Turning on my oven to bake something for friends and family is my happy place, and I am glad to be here at One Hot Oven sharing both sweet and savory recipes with all my baking friends.

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20 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Vanilla Bean really elevates his recipe! I used Vanilla Bean Paste which is super easy to use, no need to split a vanilla bean but has the same beans and flavors. So good!

  2. 5 stars
    Mmmm I look forward to peach season just so I can give this recipe a try. I love a rustic tart that takes very little effort but is big on flavour.

5 from 65 votes (47 ratings without comment)

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