A Hassellback pear tart is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of buttery pastry, sweet pears, and aromatic spices. Its name derives from the technique of scoring the pears, creating a fan-like appearance, similar to the traditional Swedish Hassellback potatoes. This tart is perfect for special occasions or as a treat to satisfy your sweet cravings. With a crispy crust, tender pears, and a hint of cinnamon, this recipe will leave you craving for more. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating an unforgettable Hassellback pear tart.
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RUSTIC PEAR TART
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 servings, serving size 1 wedge
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To prepare the crust, in a medium bowl whisk together the whole-wheat pastry flour, all- purpose flour, granulated sugar and salt. Add the butter and using two knives or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture until you get a pebbly, course texture. In a small bowl combine the buttermilk and ice water. Using a fork, gradually mix the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture. Pat the dough into a 4-inch round and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, and prepare the filling. Peel the pears, core them and cut into 1/4-inch slices. In a large bowl toss the pear slices with the lemon juice. Sprinkle in the cornstarch, brown sugar and cinnamon and toss until the pears are evenly coated. Set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a large circle about nine inches in diameter. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and draping the dough over the rolling pin, transfer to the prepared baking sheet. If the dough breaks at all patch it up with your fingers.
- Arrange the pears in a mound in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch boarder. Fold the border over the filling. It will only cover the pears partially and does not need to be even.
- Bake the tart for 15 minutes, and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, keeping the tart in the oven all the while, and bake for another 40 minutes, until the pears are tender and the crust is golden brown.
- In a small bowl stir together the honey and boiling water to make a glaze. When the tart is done remove it from the oven and brush the honey glaze all over the top of the fruit and crust. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly. Cut into 6 wedges and serve warm or a room temperature.
HASSELBACK PEAR TART
Using the Hasselback method on pears makes them even easier to arrange in this delicious fall tart.
Provided by Nicholio
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Fit puff pastry into a 10-inch square tart pan with removable sides.
- Place 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.
- Place hasselbacked pears in a bowl; add white sugar and lemon juice and gently toss to coat. Let hasselbacked pears stand for 5 minutes.
- Mix 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.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crust is puffed and lightly browned and juices are bubbling, about 35 minutes. Cool tart for 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 118.4 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
HASSELBACK PEAR TART
Using the Hasselback method on pears makes them even easier to arrange in this delicious fall tart.
Provided by Nicholio
Categories Fruit Tarts
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Fit puff pastry into a 10-inch square tart pan with removable sides.
- Place 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.
- Place hasselbacked pears in a bowl; add white sugar and lemon juice and gently toss to coat. Let hasselbacked pears stand for 5 minutes.
- Mix 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.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crust is puffed and lightly browned and juices are bubbling, about 35 minutes. Cool tart for 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 118.4 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
PEAR TART
My sister-in-law brought this pretty pastry to dinner one night, and we all went back for seconds. It is truly scrumptious. -Kathryn Rogers, Suisun City, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Beat butter, sugar and cinnamon until crumbly. Beat in flour and walnuts. Press onto bottom and up sides of a 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom coated with cooking spray., For filling, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Spread into crust. Arrange pears over top. Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over pears., Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake until filling is set, 15-20 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HAZELNUT PEAR TART
Alongside your traditional pumpkin pie, our home economists encourage you to slice wedges of this pretty, pleasing pear tart.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla. Gradually add flour; stir in hazelnuts. , Press into a greased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; reduce heat to 350°., Spread apricot preserves over crust. In a large bowl, combine the hazelnuts, sugar, flour, butter and egg. Spoon over preserves. Arrange pear slices over filling in a concentric circle, slightly overlapping slices. , Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 29g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PEAR CHEESECAKE TART
Make and share this Pear Cheesecake Tart recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For crust: combine graham crackers, almonds, cinnamon and melted butter and toss with a fork so that butter is distributed.
- Press onto bottom and sides of a 12-inch springform pan.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- For filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar and cream until light and fluffy.
- On lowest setting of mixer add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Fill crust with this batter.
- Cut each pear half once again in half (making quarters) and place decoratively over cream cheese filling.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until just done.
Tips:
- Use ripe pears that are firm but not too soft.
- Peel the pears thinly so that you don't remove too much of the flesh.
- Slice the pears as thinly as possible, using a sharp knife.
- Don't overcrowd the pears on the tart crust. Leave some space between each pear slice so that they can cook evenly.
- Bake the tart until the pears are tender and caramelized.
- Let the tart cool slightly before serving so that the filling can set.
Conclusion:
The Hasselback Pear Tart is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The pears are tender and caramelized, and the tart crust is flaky and buttery. The tart can be served with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. With its stunning appearance and delicious flavor, the Hasselback Pear Tart is sure to impress your guests.
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