Pear Puff Pastry Tarts
Pear Puff Pastry Tarts are a delightful dessert that combines flaky, golden pastry with sweet, juicy pears and a hint of warm cinnamon. Perfect for any gathering, these elegant tarts are simple to prepare and offer a mouthwatering experience that will impress your guests. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 250g)
- 3 medium ripe pears (approximately 450g), peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (100g)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the pastry into squares or circles, about 4 inches wide.
- Toss sliced pears with brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Place a spoonful of pear filling in the center of each pastry piece. Fold edges if desired.
- Brush each tart with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and tender. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg