Joan’s Pear Tart
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
Description:
This is a delicious as well as impressive dessert to make for your guests. It always gets lots of oohs and ahhs when you serve it because of the pretty presentation. Plus it tastes great! Recipe given to me by my friend Nancy and is from her stepmother Joan.
Recipe Category: Pie
Keywords: Dessert, Pears, Fruit, Low Protein, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 482.7
- Fat Content: 28.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 85mg
- Sodium Content: 206mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 55g
- Fiber Content: 2.8g
- Sugar Content: 41.5g
- Protein Content: 5g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Vanilla | 1/4 tsp |
| Flour | 3/4 cup |
| Pecans | 2/3 cup |
| Cream Cheese | 8 oz |
| Sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| Pears (halved) | 2 – 4 |
| Cinnamon Sugar | to sprinkle |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, sugar, and vanilla until well blended.
- Add flour and continue mixing until a dough forms.
- Incorporate pecans into the mixture and mix well.
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Shape the Crust:
- Press the dough into an 11-inch round tart pan, ensuring an even layer.
- Use a tart pan with a removable bottom for the best presentation.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In another mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
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Assemble the Tart:
- Pour the prepared filling over the crust, spreading it evenly.
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Arrange the Pears:
- Drain the pear halves and arrange them in a pretty design on top of the filling.
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Add Finishing Touches:
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the arranged pears for added flavor and visual appeal.
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Bake the Tart:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Bake the tart for 10 minutes at 450°F (230°C).
- Then, reduce the heat to 400°F (200°C) and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
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Serve:
- Remove the side from the tart pan to serve.
- Serve warm and, if desired, garnish with whipped cream.
Enjoy this delightful Joan’s Pear Tart as a perfect ending to any meal or special occasion. Its combination of flavors and elegant presentation is sure to impress your guests!
