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Caramelized Pear Tart Italian Style

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A delightful Italian-inspired tart featuring caramelized pears on a flaky crust, perfect for dessert or a special treat.

Ingredients

For Classic Dough

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp shortening
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2-4 tbsp ice water (chilled)

For Puff Pastry Option

  • All-butter puff pastry store-bought puff pastry

For Caramel

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Pinch cinnamon

For Pears

  • Bosc (Bartlett, or Anjou) firm-ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick

Instructions 

  • Prepare the dough by mixing flour, butter, shortening, salt, and ice water until combined, then chill.
  • Roll out the dough and fit into a tart pan, then pre-bake if desired.
  • Make caramel by melting butter and sugar with a pinch of cinnamon until golden, then pour over the prepared crust.
  • Arrange sliced pears over the caramel in the tart.
  • Bake the tart at 375°F (190°C) for about 30 minutes until pears are tender and crust is golden.

Notes

Use high-quality pears for the best flavor and texture.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pear