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French Puff Pastry Tart with Pears and Chocolate
Prep
20 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
This elegant French tart is one of my favorite weekend projects because it comes together so quickly. Starting with a sheet of store bought puff pastry means you skip the most tedious part of traditional French baking, leaving you with about fifty minutes total to create something that looks absolutely showstopping. I layer it with an almond cream that's naturally rich in protein and healthy fats, then top it with sweet pears and melting chocolate. It's fancy enough to impress guests but simple enough that you'll actually want to make it on a regular Tuesday. The combination of crispy pastry, creamy filling, and fresh fruit feels indulgent without being fussy.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup white sugar½ cup white sugar
- 22 tablespoons white sugar
- 11 cup blanched almond flour
- 22 eggs
- 11 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 44 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
- 33 pears - peeled, cored and sliced
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Instructions
- 1
Line a tart pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Combine butter and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in almond flour. Add eggs 1 at a time and mix until well combined.
- 3
Line a tart pan with the puff pastry and prick with a fork all over.
- 4
Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Cover puff pastry with melted chocolate.
- 5
Carefully pour egg mixture on top of the chocolate on the puff pastry without mixing the 2 layers. Arrange pear slices on top of the tart.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until pastry has puffed up and is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
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