After a hearty meal, those of us with a sweet tooth always fancy a little sweet treat to end the meal in style. Tiramisu, pancakes, tarts and other pastries… We are ready to die for a few gourmet bites of a soft and sweet dessert. Also today we want a homemade pear tart and we are going to show you how to prepare one. Easy and quick to cook, it will delight many gluttons!
Ingredients for the pear tart recipe
- 2 applesauce
- 2 fresh pears
- 1 puff pastry
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
Preparation: step by step
Step 1
Peel the pears, making sure to remove all the seeds, and cut them into thin strips.
Step 2
Spread the puff pastry in a tart pan without removing the baking paper.
Step 3
Prick the dough with a knife or fork to prevent it from swelling during baking.
Step 4
Pour the 2 applesauces into the bottom of the pie, spreading them over the entire surface of the dough.
Step 5
Place thin slices of freshly cut pears on top of the compote and then cut off any excess parchment paper.
Step 6
Sprinkle the icing sugar over the pear slices and then place the tart in the oven for 30 minutes at 180°C.
Step 7
Once baked, allow the pear tart to cool to room temperature before unmolding and enjoying.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of pear is best for pear cake?
The most suitable pears for cooking are the Willliams, Comice and Passe-Crassane or Kayser pears. These varieties are the largest and are available in grocery stores all year round.
For an even more flavorful and tasty cake, you can incorporate ground almonds! The latter goes very well with pear.
Do pears have to be ripe to bake a pie?
Depending on the type of tart you are making, it is best to use pears that are not too ripe so that they retain their shape. Ripe pears may soften during cooking. You can always use them to make pear sauce! On the other hand, tarte tatin requires the use of ripe pears.
How to make a pear tarte tatin?
The recipe is very easy. These are the ingredients to use:
- 4 ripe pears
- 1 roll of puff pastry
- 45 g powdered sugar
- 40 g butter
- 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
- 20 g of butter for the mold
Our instructions:
- We peel the pears and cut them into thick slices.
- Grease the cake pan with butter and sprinkle with vanilla sugar.
- Preheat the oven to 180°
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown the pear slices. Add the icing sugar and cook for 3 minutes.
- Place the pear slices in the pan and cover with puff pastry, making sure to slide the edges between the pan and the pears.
- Let it cook for 25 minutes.
- Once the cake is cooked, we turn it over and remove it from the mould.
Can you use shortcrust pastry to make a light pear tart?
Shortcrust pastry is a puff pastry with a crumbly texture similar to that of a biscuit. Unsweetened, it is often used to make fruit tarts. So yes, to make a pear tart, shortcrust pastry is also perfect for having a crunchy dessert.
Can you make a pear tart with shortcrust pastry?
Shortcrust pastry and flan are similar. The difference between the two lies in the sweeter and even more crumbly side of shortcrust pastry. The latter is ideal for red fruit tarts.
How to make a pear tart shine?
To give your pear tart a nice shiny look, brush it with a mixture of egg yolk and a teaspoon of water.
What ice cream to serve with pear tart?
To accompany a pear tart, nothing better than vanilla ice cream, salted butter caramel or chocolate ice cream.
