Chocolate Pear Tartlets

Chocolate pear tartlets are a classic French dessert that combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate and sweet pears in a delicate pastry shell.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chocolate Pear Tartlets

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 pieces Pears
• 200 grams Dark chocolate
• 100 grams Butter
• 100 grams Sugar
• 2 pieces Eggs
• 150 grams All-purpose flour
• 30 grams Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt
• as needed for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Peel and core the pears, then cut them into thin slices.
3. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
5. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
6. Sift in the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder, then add the vanilla extract and salt. Fold gently until just combined.
7. Divide the pastry mixture evenly between 6 tartlet molds, pressing it into the base and up the sides.
8. Arrange the pear slices on top of the pastry, slightly overlapping.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is crisp and the pears are tender.
10. Remove from the oven and allow the tartlets to cool in the molds for 15 minutes.
11. Carefully remove the tartlets from the molds and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.