How to Make French Pear Tart with Nuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

French cuisine is known for its rich and decadent desserts, and this French Pear Tart with Nuts is no exception. The combination of sweet pears, rich pastry cream, and crunchy nuts makes for a truly irresistible treat.

This tart is perfect for a special occasion or holiday gathering, as it is as beautiful as it is delicious. The pears are carefully arranged on top of a buttery, flaky crust, and then drizzled with a sweet glaze for a stunning presentation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 (8 ounce) container creme fraiche
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup mixed nuts
  • 3 pears - peeled, cored and sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Unroll the puff pastry sheet and line a tart pan with it. Cut off any overhanging pastry. Prick pastry several times with a fork.
  • Stir together creme fraiche, egg, and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Fold in nut mix.
  • Arrange pear slices on puff pastry and cover with creme fraiche mixture.
  • Bake tart in the preheated oven until the filling is lightly colored and pastry has puffed up and browned, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    597 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 276mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 215mg