Pear Custard Tart: Tart, Sweet & Simply Elegant
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Pear Custard Tart: Tart, Sweet & Simply Elegant. This exquisite dessert features a buttery shortcrust pastry filled with a creamy vanilla custard and luscious slices of ripe pears. Perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy night in, this tart is both simple to prepare and stunningly beautiful. Serve it warm with ice cream or chilled with fresh berries for a versatile treat that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this pear tart is a must-try for any dessert lover!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 8 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 2 large pears, sliced
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 7 oz heavy whipping cream
- Vanilla extract and almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Mix in egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla until combined. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a circle and fit it into a tart pan.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until fluffy. Gradually add heavy cream, extracts, flour, and salt; mix until combined.
- Layer sliced pears on the crust and pour custard over them.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg