Indulge in the delectable Pear Tart with Vanilla Crème Anglaise, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic French dessert features a flaky, buttery crust encasing sweet, juicy pears, complemented by a velvety, custard-like vanilla crème anglaise. As you savor each bite, you'll be captivated by the harmonious blend of textures and flavors. This article provides two recipes: one for the pear tart and another for the vanilla crème anglaise, allowing you to create this delightful dessert in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes offer clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure and treat yourself to the exquisite Pear Tart with Vanilla Crème Anglaise.
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PEAR TART
My sister-in-law brought this pretty pastry to dinner one night, and we all went back for seconds. It is truly scrumptious. -Kathryn Rogers, Suisun City, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Beat butter, sugar and cinnamon until crumbly. Beat in flour and walnuts. Press onto bottom and up sides of a 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom coated with cooking spray., For filling, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Spread into crust. Arrange pears over top. Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over pears., Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake until filling is set, 15-20 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FREE-FORM APPLE OR PEAR TART
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dessert, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine flour, salt and sugar in a food processor; pulse once or twice. Cut 8 tablespoons butter into chunks, and add it and egg yolk to flour mixture. Process until butter and flour are blended, about 10 seconds. Turn mixture into a bowl, and add cold water, a tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition. After adding 3 or 4 tablespoons you should be able to gather mixture into a ball; wrap ball in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or freeze for about 15 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll or pat dough into a 10-inch circle; it can be quite crude in shape. Place it on a cookie or pizza sheet, preferably nonstick. Arrange fruit slices on top, right out to edges; make the pattern attractive, if you like. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cut remaining butter into bits, and top fruit with it.
- Bake until crust is nicely browned and fruit is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove, and serve warm or at room temperature, with crème fraîche, whipped cream or ice cream.
VANILLA-BEAN CREME ANGLAISE FOR PEAR TART
Use this to make our Pear Tart.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare an ice bath, and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt on high speed until pale yellow and very thick. Set aside.
- Scrape the vanilla seeds into a small saucepan, and add bean, milk, and cream. Bring just to a boil. Remove from heat.
- On low speed, gradually pour half the hot milk mixture into yolk mixture, then pour yolk mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thick enough to coat back of spoon and hold a line drawn by your finger, about 5 minutes. Pass mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl. Place bowl in prepared ice bath, stirring occasionally, until chilled. Use immediately, or refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days. Gently whisk before using.
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE TART WITH CREME ANGLAISE AND VANILLA ICE CREAM
Steps:
- Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
- In a heavy saucepan, add milk, vanilla beans, and cassia sticks tied in a loose knot and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Concurrently, in a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together. When the milk reaches a simmer, whisk in 1 cup of the hot milk to the egg mixture. Whisk this mix back to the hot milk, reduce heat to low and constantly stir with a wooden spoon.
- When mixture thickens enough to coat the back the wooden spoon and a line drawn with your finger holds it shape (about 12 to 15 minutes), immediately strain through a chinoise (fine sieve) into another bowl (a little smaller than the ice bath bowl) and place in ice bath. Stir occasionally to cool down. If there are any vanilla beans left on the pods, scrape into the anglaise. Stir to incorporate and chill sauce until ready to use.Sift the flour, salt and sugar into a food processor fitted with a blade. Add the butter and pulse until it resembles coarse meal, there should be pieces of butter. Add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing the processor. Only add enough water until the dough just holds together (about 3 to 4 tablespoons). Wrap in plastic and put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Vanilla Ice Cream: Freeze according to machine?s instructions.
- Bittersweet Chocolate Tart: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about 9-inch diameter. Use an 8-inch false bottom tart pan and carefully place dough into the pan. Work the dough into the corners and prick with a fork. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Fill pan with pie weights, rice or beans and bake blind for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 to 7 minutes, until the dough becomes very light tan. Pull pan out of the oven and let cool at room temperature.
- For the filling, bring the cream to a simmer. Pull off of the heat and add the chocolate. When chocolate is completely melted, mix well, and let cool in the refrigerator. When chocolate mixture is cold, pull out of the refrigerator and whisk in the eggs just until incorporated. Pour into the tart shell and bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. It should still tremble in the center when lightly shaken. Let tart cool on a rack before demolding. Garnish with powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- On a large plate, garnish the rim of the plate with powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Ladle a small pool of creme anglaise. Place a slice of the tart off of the side and place 1 scoop of ice cream next to it. For the ultimate, make individual tarts.
PEAR TART
This simple-to-make pear tart is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 12-inch round. Fit dough into a 9-inch removable bottom tart pan lifting into and pressing up sides. Refrigerate while you prepare almond cream (frangipane).
- In a food processor, pulse almonds and sugar until finely ground. Add butter, egg, flour, salt, and extract and process until well combined.
- Spread 1/4 cup jam over bottom of tart shell. Spread almond filling over; chill 15 minutes. Arrange pear slices on top, fanning them out. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and almond cream is puffed and set. Transfer to a wire rack and cool in the pan. Remove from pan. Melt remaining jam and brush over tart. Cool before serving.
Tips:
- For the best results, use ripe and firm pears. Avoid pears that are too soft or have bruised spots.
- To make the vanilla crème anglaise ahead of time, simply refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat it over low heat, stirring constantly, until warmed through.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to spread the egg wash over the pears.
- To make sure the tart is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the tart is done.
- Let the tart cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the crust to firm up.
Conclusion:
This pear tart with vanilla crème anglaise is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and juicy pears are perfectly complemented by the creamy and flavorful custard. The tart is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just as a weeknight treat, this pear tart is sure to be a hit.
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