Pear And Cheese Tart (tarta De Pera Y Queso)
This Pear and Cheese Tart, or Tarta de Pera y Queso, is a delightful dessert from Extremaduran cuisine that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the creamy richness of cheese in a flaky pastry crust. It's the perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- 200g of cream cheese
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and place it in a tart pan.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry.
- Arrange the sliced pears on top of the cream cheese.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the pears are tender.
- Let the tart cool before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Tart pan Bowl Baking brush
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Pear and Cheese Tart with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert experience.
Tips & tricks
For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg over the pears before baking.
Cost
$10