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Pear and Chocolate Tart
Prep
0 mins
Cook
50 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
This elegant pear and chocolate tart is one of my favorite desserts to make when I want something that looks impressive but doesn't require much fuss. The beauty of this recipe is how quickly it comes together in just 50 minutes, making it perfect for unexpected guests or a weeknight treat. I love using dark chocolate here because it's rich in antioxidants and pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the pears. The ground almonds create a wonderfully moist, tender filling that feels indulgent without being heavy, and honestly, this tart is so straightforward that even novice bakers can pull it off with confidence.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 11 shortcrust pastry crust
- 66 ½ ounces 70% dark chocolate, chopped
- 11 ½ cups ground almonds
- 22 eggs
- ½ cup superfine sugar½ cup superfine sugar
- 66 ½ tablespoons butter, softened
- 33 pears - peeled, cored, and quartered
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Roll pastry out to 1/4 inch thickness and use it to line a 9-inch tart dish. Prick the pastry with a fork and then place into the freezer for 20 minutes to prevent pastry from rising during baking.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Set crust aside. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 4
Heat a saucepan about 1/3-full of water to a low simmer, about 5 minutes, then reduce heat to lowest setting. Place a heat-proof bowl over the pan in such a way that it does not touch the water. Add chocolate to the bowl and allow to melt. Limit stirring to an absolute minimum to prevent chocolate from separating.
- 5
Mix ground almonds, eggs, sugar, and butter together in a bowl. Add warm melted chocolate and stir to combine. Pour chocolate mixture into the baked pastry crust.
- 6
Arrange pears on top of the tart by pressing them into the chocolate mixture.
- 7
Bake in the hot oven until pastry is golden and mixture is firm, 35 to 45 minutes.
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