Best 3 Pear Charlotte Recipes

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Pear charlotte is a classic French dessert that combines the flavors of caramelized pears, puff pastry, and custard. It is a versatile dish that can be served warm or cold, and can be made with a variety of different pears. The traditional recipe calls for Bartlett pears, which are sweet and juicy, but you can also use other varieties such as Bosc, Anjou, or Comice. Pear charlotte is a relatively easy dessert to make, and it is a great way to use up leftover pears.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEAR CHARLOTTE



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This recipe for a mouthwatering pear charlotte is from Emily Luchetti's "Classic Stars Desserts."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 ripe Comice or Bartlett pears (about 3 pounds), peeled, halved, cored, and sliced 3/8 inch thick
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Pinch of coarse salt
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 loaf brioche, challah, or best-quality store-bought white bread, crust removed
Vanilla Custard Sauce
Chantilly Cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, combine pears, 1/3 cup sugar, salt, and lemon juice and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until pears are soft and juicy, about 10 minutes. Increase heat to high and continue cooking until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool to room temperature.
  • In a medium bowl, combine butter, remaining tablespoon sugar, and cinnamon; mix until smooth.
  • Lay the side of a 5-ounce ramekin on top of the bread, and cut bread into pieces that are 1/2 inch thicker than the height of the ramekin. Turn each piece on its side and slice 3/8 inch thick.
  • Butter one side of each piece of brioche with the cinnamon-sugar butter. With a long side of the bread closest to you, cut each slice vertically into 4 equal pieces. Line only the sides of the ramekins with the brioche pieces, buttered side against the ramekins. Bread should fit snugly around ramekins without any gaps.
  • Divide pear mixture evenly between each ramekin, pressing down to compact. Using a serrated knife, trim off any bread that extends above the rim of the ramekins.
  • Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake until tops are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes, and then invert onto individual plates to unmold. Drizzle custard sauce around each charlotte and top with chantilly cream. Serve warm.

PEAR & CHOCOLATE CHARLOTTE



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Pear

Yield 6 persons

Number Of Ingredients 5

200 g of cooking chocolate
4 eggs
20 ladyfingers (the number depends on your mold)
cooked pears can
whipped cream

Steps:

  • 3 hours before, prepare the chocolate mousse melt the chocolte with 4 spoons of water mix the chocolate with the egg yolks separately whip the egg-whites with salt incorporate then to the chocolate mixture leave aside the chocolate mousse 3 hours in the fridge when the mousse is ready, drain the pears and use the syrup to soak the ladyfingers cover the sides of the mold with them. Alternate pears, chocolate mousse and ladyfingers and let it in the fridge 3 hours.

EASY PEAR CHARLOTTE



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Celebrate the holidays with a touch of something sweet made with minimum fuss.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons butter
3 pounds (about 6) Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Coarse salt
10 to 12 slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed
Confectioners' sugar, for serving
2/3 cup chilled heavy cream, very lightly whipped with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add pears, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until pears are very soft and most liquid has evaporated, 20 to 25 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter; set 1 tablespoon aside. Working with one slice at a time, brush butter onto bread, and arrange, buttered side down, along the sides of a 5-to-6-cup ovenproof bowl, overlapping slightly. Cover bottom with a single slice of bread. Reserve remaining bread to cover fruit.
  • Fill lined bowl with pear mixture, mounding in center (fruit will settle during baking). Cover all with remaining bread slices; trim to fit tightly to edges of bowl. Brush with reserved butter, and press in firmly, sealing edges.
  • Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 5 to 10 minutes in pan; turn out onto serving plate. Sift confectioners' sugar over the top. Use two large spoons to divide charlotte into pieces, and serve with lightly whipped cream.

Pear Charlotte

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Total time: 55 minutes Difficulty: Easy Yield: 8-10 servings Kitchen equipment:
  • 9 x 13 inch sheet pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cup and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Forks or a pastry blender
  • Food Processor (option for making your own puff pastry!)
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • 9 inch springform pan with removable bottom
For the puff pastry:
  • 1 cup all-purpose Flour
  • ½ cup cold butter, cubed
  • ½ cup ice water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt
For the pears:
  • 5-6 pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting – approximately 2 tablespoons)
Instructions: 1. Make the puff pastry: - Combine the all-purpose Flour and salt in a food Processor or a large bowl. - Add the butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. - Add the ice water and mix until the mixture just comes together. - Flatten the pastry into a ball, then cover it in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 2. Make the pears: - In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water, sugar, cinnamon, and pears to a boil. - Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pears are softened but still hold their shape. - Drain the pears and let them cool. 3. Assemble the pears charlotte: - On a lightly-floured surface, roll the puff pastry out to a 12 x 15-inch rectangle. - Place the pastry in a 9-inch springform pan, making sure the pastry hangs over the sides. - Trim the pastry if needed. - Top the pastry with the pears, spreading them evenly over the bottom. - Fold the overhanging pastry over the pears, tucking it in around the sides of the pears. - Bake the pears charlotte in a preheated 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the pears are bubbling. 4. Make the glaze: - In a medium saucepan, bring the saucepan and two tablespoons of water to a boil. - Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the mixture has thickened slightly. - Let it cool. 5. Serve: - Let the pears charlotte cool for 15-20 minutes before serving. - Top with crème fraîche, sliced almonds, and confectioners' sugar, then serve immediately. -You can optionally warm the glaze before serving. Conclusion: Pear charlotte is a delicious and classic French dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It features sweet pears baked in a flaky puff pastry crust and topped with a creamy glaze. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for making your own puff pastry, but you can also use store-bought puff pastry to save time. Either way, this decadent treat is sure to impress your guests. Top tips: - When making your own puff pastry, be sure to use cold ingredients and work quickly to prevent the butter from melting. - To prevent the pears from browning, you can toss them in a mixture of sugar and water after peeling and coring them. - Be sure to bake the pears until they are softened and bubbling to ensure that they are fully set. - Let the pears charlotte cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.

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