Seckel Pear Tart with Poire William Cream

Seckel pears are the smallest variety of pears and are known for their sweet flavor and petite size. They are often used in desserts due to their tender texture and concentrated flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Seckel Pear Tart with Poire William Cream

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Seckel pears
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large Egg yolks
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Poire William liqueur
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butter, egg yolks, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until the dough comes together.
3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and transfer it to a tart pan. Press the dough into the pan and trim off any excess.
4. Arrange the sliced Seckel pears on top of the dough.
5. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the Poire William liqueur.
6. Pour the cream mixture over the pears in the tart pan.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the pears are tender.
8. Allow the tart to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
9. Serve the Seckel Pear Tart with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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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.