Pear And Almond Tart With Chocolate Sherry Sauce

Name: Pear And Almond Tart With Chocolate Sherry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter, diced; 1 None large egg yolk; -1 None Filling; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup ground almonds; 2 None large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 None ripe pears, peeled, cored, sliced; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; -1 None Chocolate Sauce; 5 oz dark chocolate, chopped; 6 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, diced; 1/4 cup dry sherry; None None powdered sugar, to dust

Servings: persons

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter, diced
1 None large egg yolk
-1 None Filling
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
2 None large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 None ripe pears, peeled, cored, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds
-1 None Chocolate Sauce
5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
6 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, diced
1/4 cup dry sherry
None None powdered sugar, to dust

1
To make the pastry dough, sift flour into a food processor. Add salt and butter and pulse until combined. Add egg yolk and 2 tbsp cold water. Pulse until mixture comes together. Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 mins.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Roll pastry out into an 11 inch disc and use to line a 10 inch tart pan. Trim edges. Prick base with a fork and chill for 30 mins. Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 mins. Remove paper and weights. Bake for another 15 mins. Let cool completely.
3
To make the filling, beat butter, sugar, and ground almonds until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Transfer to tart shell and arrange pear slices over top. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake for 35 mins. Let cool.
4
To make the chocolate sauce, heat chocolate, butter and sherry in a saucepan over very low heat for 4-5 mins, stirring until smooth. Let cool.
5
Dust tart with powdered sugar. Serve in wedges with chocolate sherry sauce.

1214

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter, diced, 1 None large egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Pear And Almond Tart With Chocolate Sherry Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!