Best 2 French Pear Tart Recipes

Indulge in the classic French dessert, the Pear Tart, with our curated collection of recipes. Discover the art of creating this timeless pastry with our easy-to-follow instructions. From the traditional French Pear Tart to variations featuring unique flavor combinations, our recipes cater to every taste. Whether you prefer a classic caramelized pear filling, a rustic tart with almond cream, or a modern twist with chocolate or spices, we have the perfect recipe for you. Embrace the delightful simplicity of this elegant dessert, perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH PEAR TART WITH NUTS

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A very easy and quick pear tart with a puff pastry base and a topping of creme fraiche and mixed nuts.

Provided by Marie-Capucine

Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 (8 ounce) container creme fraiche
1 egg
¼ cup white sugar
¾ cup mixed nuts
3 pears - peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Unroll the puff pastry sheet and line a tart pan with it. Cut off any overhanging pastry. Prick pastry several times with a fork.
Stir together creme fraiche, egg, and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Fold in nut mix.
Arrange pear slices on puff pastry and cover with creme fraiche mixture.
Bake tart in the preheated oven until the filling is lightly colored and pastry has puffed up and browned, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 63.2 mg, Fat 42.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 276.3 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

FRENCH PEAR TART

French Pear Tart image

I love using pears in my recipes, I already have 6 of them & here's a definitely spec occasion, but make-ahead dessert I esp fancy from The Carnival Experience by Peter Leypold (Exec Chef of Carnival Cruise Lines). This recipe is untried other than to taste & appears a bit labor-intensive to me, but my hope is that someone labor-fearless will take my word that it is impressive & divine. (Times were not given, have been guesstimated & do not include standing + chilling times) Enjoy !

Provided by twissis

Categories Tarts

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 Wedge Servings, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
4 egg yolks
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
3/4 sugar
3 pears (peeled, cored & thinly sliced)
1/2 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup white wine

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
FOR TART DOUGH:
Combine butter + 1/4 cup sugar in med bowl, mix till well-blended & then mix in the flour.
Beat together vanilla + 2 eggs, add to flour mixture, mix till dough forms & chill for 10 minutes.
Grease & flour bottom of 9-in tart pan w/removable bottom. Roll chilled dough 1-in larger than pan.
Place dough in pan & press dough to sides of tart pan (It needs to come to the rim of the pan). Bake for 10 minutes.
FOR CUSTARD:.
Combine yolks + 2 eggs, beat well & set aside.
Combine milk, cream + sugar & place in top of dbl-boiler. Cook over simmering water till temp reaches 140°F.
Remove from heat, add egg mixture (whisking constantly) & strain.
FOR TART ASSEMBLY: Arrange pear slices in tart shell. Pour custard mixture over pears till shell is almost full. Bake 25 min or till custard is set. Remove from heat & allow to stand for 30 minutes.
TO SERVE: Cook jam & wine in a sml saucepan to form glaze. Brush glaze over tart, cool completely & refrigerate till ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.7, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 226.9, Sodium 179.7, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 16.1, Protein 5.9

Tips:

Use ripe pears: The riper the pears, the sweeter and more flavorful your tart will be.
Peel the pears thinly: This will help to prevent the pears from browning.
Use a sharp knife to slice the pears: This will help to prevent the pears from tearing.
Fan the pear slices out in a circular pattern: This will create a beautiful presentation.
Brush the pear slices with melted butter: This will help to caramelize the pears and give them a golden brown color.
Bake the tart until the pears are tender and the crust is golden brown: The baking time will vary depending on the type of pears you are using.

Conclusion:

This French pear tart is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a simple pastry crust, ripe pears, and a sweet and creamy filling. The tart is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. It is also a great way to use up any leftover pears.