It is a great classic of French pastry. The Bourdaloue tart is one of these gourmet desserts, easy to cook at home. It takes its name from a street in Paris. Invented in 1860 by a pastry chef from the 9th arrondissement, the Bourdaloue tart has survived the centuries to the delight of gourmets. Composed of shortbread pastry, almond cream and poached pears in syrup, this dessert is today one of the essentials of French gastronomy and many pastry chefs pay homage to it.