Upside-Down Pear Tart

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 11

Delicious Upside-Down Pear Tart recipe for your dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

45 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hr 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

441

Sugar

30g

Fat

25g

The Upside-Down Pear Tart is a classic French dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a beautiful dessert that is perfect for entertaining guests and is easy to make. The combination of caramelized pears and buttery pastry is a match made in heaven and is sure to impress your friends and family. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is a great way to end a meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of butter and 1/4 cup of sugar.
3.	Sift the flour into the mixture and mix until it forms a dough.
4.	Flatten the dough into a disc and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
5.	Peel and slice the pears and set them aside.
6.	In a pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1/8 cup of water and 1/4 cup of sugar. Cook until the mixture turns a golden brown.
7.	Pour the caramel mixture into a 9-inch baking dish.
8.	Arrange the pear slices over the caramel in a pattern.
9.	Take the chilled dough and roll it out into a 10-inch round, place it over the pears and tuck the edges under the pears to secure it.
10.	Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
11.	Allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving. To serve, flip the tart onto a plate so the pears are on top.

PROS

The Upside-Down Pear Tart is a beautiful and delicious dessert that is perfect for entertaining or a special occasion.
It is easy to make and the caramelized pears are sweet and juicy.

CONS

The Upside-Down Pear Tart can be high in calories and sugar.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The pears used in this recipe are a great source of fiber and vitamin C. Eating pears has been shown to help with digestion and reduce the risk of certain diseases such as heart disease.

	1/2 cup butter , room-temperature
	2 tablespoons butter
	225 g flour , all purpose
	6 medium pears , well ripened
	1/4 cup sugar
	1/8 cup water