Best 2 Vanilla Pear Tart Recipes
Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our Vanilla Pear Tart, a delectable masterpiece that elevates the classic dessert to a new level of sophistication. This tart features a buttery, flaky crust that perfectly complements the velvety vanilla custard filling, while the caramelized pears add a touch of sweetness and a beautiful golden-brown color. Each bite of this exquisite tart is a journey through a culinary landscape, leaving you with a lasting impression.
In addition to the Vanilla Pear Tart, we also offer a tantalizing collection of pear-inspired recipes. Savor the simplicity of our Poached Pears in Red Wine, where the pears are gently simmered in a bath of red wine, creating a rich and flavorful syrup. For a unique twist, try our Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, where the sweetness of pears meets the tanginess of blue cheese, topped with a drizzle of honey dressing. If you're looking for a refreshing treat, our Pear Sorbet is the perfect choice, with its light and airy texture and bursts of pear flavor. And for those with a sweet tooth, our Pear and Chocolate Crisp is a delightful combination of juicy pears, rich chocolate, and a crispy oat topping.
VANILLA-SPICED CARAMEL AND PEAR TART
Provided by Jeanne Kelley
Categories Dessert Bake Thanksgiving High Fiber Pear Vanilla Fall Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For crust:
- Roll out pastry to 12-inch square and trim off corners, forming slightly rounded crust. (If using all-butter puff pastry, roll out to 12-inch round.) Transfer pastry to 10-inch-diameter springform pan, pressing pastry firmly onto bottom and 1 to 1 1/2 inches up sides of pan. Freeze crust until firm, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep frozen.
- For pears:
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over low heat. Add sugar and next 4 ingredients. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring until sugar melts and turns brown (color of peanut butter), about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add pears, rounded side down. Cook until pears are almost tender, turning and moving skillet around occasionally to ensure even cooking, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on ripeness of pears. Carefully turn pears over; continue to cook until pears are very tender, about 10 minutes longer. Remove skillet from heat; cool pears in skillet with spices (pears will release juice while cooling).
- For filling:
- Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Add cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. Increase heat to medium; cook until butter is golden (watch to avoid burning), 3 to 4 minutes. Remove vanilla bean and spices from butter; discard. Whisk sugar, egg, and coarse salt in medium bowl. Whisk in flour. Gradually whisk browned butter into egg mixture. DO AHEAD: Pears and filling can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover separately; let stand at room temperature. Whisk filling before using.
- Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°F. Brush frozen crust with beaten egg white. Pour filling into crust; spread evenly over bottom of crust (filling will be very thin). Using slotted spatula, remove pears from skillet, allowing excess syrup to drain back into skillet; reserve syrup. Arrange pears, rounded side up, atop filling (about 9 around edge and 3 in center of pan).
- Bake tart until crust is deep golden and filling is set and brown at edges, about 1 hour. Run small knife around sides of pan to loosen tart. Release pan sides. Transfer tart to platter. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature to cool slightly until just warm.
- Just before serving, boil syrup in skillet until reduced to generous 1/3 cup, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard spices. Drizzle syrup over pears. Serve tart slightly warm.
PEAR TART WITH VANILLA CREME ANGLAISE
This elegant pear tart makes the most of winter's fruit offerings.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 4-by-13-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until light golden and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely, then finely grind in a food processor. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add almonds, egg, cream, and extract; beat until well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Using a small offset spatula, spread filling in cooled tart shell. Arrange pear slices, overlapping them slightly, on top of filling. Generously sprinkle with sugar; place tart on a baking sheet. Bake until filling is slightly puffed and golden brown, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature with creme anglaise on the side.
Tips:
- Choose ripe pears: Use ripe but firm pears that are slightly soft to the touch. Avoid pears that are bruised or have brown spots.
- Peel and core the pears carefully: Use a sharp knife to peel the pears and a melon baller to remove the cores. Be careful not to cut into the flesh of the pears.
- Use a good quality vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract is best, but you can also use a good quality vanilla bean paste or vanilla powder.
- Don't over-mix the dough: Over-mixing the dough will make it tough. Mix it just until it comes together and then stop.
- Blind-bake the tart crust: Blind-baking the crust will help to prevent it from becoming soggy. To blind-bake the crust, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line the tart pan with parchment paper. Fill the parchment paper with pie weights or dried beans. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
- Use a gentle touch when assembling the tart: Be careful not to press down on the pears too hard, as this will make them bleed. Gently arrange the pears in the tart crust and then pour the vanilla custard over top.
- Bake the tart until the custard is set: The tart is done baking when the custard is set and the top is golden brown. This will take about 30-35 minutes.
- Let the tart cool before serving: Allow the tart to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the custard to set and the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
This vanilla pear tart is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and juicy pears are complemented perfectly by the creamy vanilla custard and the flaky tart crust. With its beautiful appearance and delicious flavor, this tart is sure to impress your guests.
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