For an extra layer of flavor, brush the baked tart with a warm apricot glaze after it cools slightly. Feel free to experiment with different types of pears based on what's available and your personal preferences. If you don't have turbinado sugar, brown sugar can be used as a substitute for a slightly richer flavor.
Pear Tart
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS22
Embrace the essence of autumn with this stunning Pear Tart, a visual and culinary masterpiece. Delicate, Hasselback-cut pears are arranged atop a creamy, sweet base, creating a dessert that's both elegant and utterly delicious. The combination of textures and flavors will make this a seasonal favorite.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate43 g
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Cholesterol15 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium118 mg
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Sugar23 g
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Fat17 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Fit puff pastry into a 10-inch square tart pan with removable sides. (5 minutes)
02
StepPlace a pear half, cut-side down, onto a work surface. Place a chopstick above and below the pear half, so the pear is framed on the top and bottom. Thinly slice the pear half lengthwise, stopping when the knife hits the chopstick and leaving the bottom 1/4 inch of the pear intact. Repeat with the remaining pear halves. (20 minutes)
03
StepPlace hasselbacked pears in a bowl. Add white sugar and lemon juice and gently toss to coat; let pears stand for 5 minutes. (10 minutes)
04
StepMix cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; spread over puff pastry. Arrange hasselbacked pears over cream cheese layer, cutting some of the halves into quarters if needed to fit them in. Slightly fan out each pear and drizzle any accumulated juices from the pear bowl over pears. Sprinkle turbinado sugar over tart. (15 minutes)
05
StepBake in the preheated oven until crust is puffed and lightly browned and juices are bubbling, about 35 minutes. Let tart cool briefly before slicing. (35 minutes)
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Tom Stehr
Jun 20, 2025The cream cheese layer adds a wonderful tanginess that balances the sweetness of the pears perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
Janae Cruickshank
Jun 20, 2025I made this for Thanksgiving, and it was a huge hit. The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were stunning.
Alvena Connelly
May 20, 2025This tart was a showstopper! The Hasselback pears looked so elegant, and the flavor combination was perfect.