Pear Tart
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Category
Tarts
Cuisine
American
Servings
12
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
205
Enjoy the delightful flavors of fall with this elegant Pear Tart.
Featuring a nutty, buttery crust, a lightly sweetened cream cheese filling, and beautifully arranged pears, this tart is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons (42g) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (40g) finely chopped walnuts
- 1 package (8 ounces/225g) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (15 ounces/425g) reduced-sugar sliced pears, drained well and thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (12.5g) granulated sugar
- 9-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom
- Stand mixer or handheld mixer
- Medium bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Wire rack
For the Crust:
For the Filling:
Tools Needed:
Directions
Prepare the Crust
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly.
Add the flour and chopped walnuts, mixing until well combined.
Spray a 9-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom with cooking spray.
Press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the tart pan, creating a sturdy edge.
Make the Filling
In a stand mixer or with a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the prepared crust.
Arrange the sliced pears over the top of the cream cheese filling in a decorative pattern.
Bake the Tart
Mix 1 tablespoon sugar with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the pears.
Bake the tart at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking until the filling is set, about 15-20 minutes.
Remove the tart from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours before serving to ensure the filling is properly set.
Recipe Note
Make-Ahead Instructions:
- The tart can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Storage:
- Store the tart in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days.
Freezing Instructions:
- Once set, wrap the tart tightly in plastic wrap and place it inside an airtight container or freezer-safe resealable plastic bag.
- Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Final Thoughts
This Pear Tart combines a nutty, buttery crust with a creamy filling and sweet pears for a truly delightful dessert.
Perfect for fall gatherings or any time you want to impress your guests, this tart is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Enjoy every slice!
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 100
- per serving
- Calories
- 205
- Carbs
- 26 grams
- 12%
- Protein
- 4 grams
- 6%
- Fat
- 10 grams
- 25%
- Saturated Fat
- 5 grams
- 48%
- Sugar
- 18 grams
- 36%
- Sodium
- 120 milligrams
- 36%
- Fiber
- 1 grams
- 49%
