Brown Butter Pear Tart
300kcal
Ingredients
Tart Crust
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 2-3 tablespoons Cold water
Filling
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter for browning
- 4 medium Pears ripe and sliced
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar adjust to taste
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt a pinch
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
Method
How to Make Brown Butter Pear Tart
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your tart pan.
- Combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the egg yolk, then add cold water, one tablespoon at a time.
- Press the dough into the tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden, then let cool slightly.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, swirling until it turns golden brown.
- Whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Slowly add the brown butter and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream until combined.
- Arrange the sliced pears in the cooled tart crust.
- Pour the brown butter mixture over the pears.
- Return the tart to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes until set.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition
Serving1sliceCalories300kcalCarbohydrates40gProtein4gFat14gSaturated Fat8gPolyunsaturated Fat0.5gMonounsaturated Fat5gCholesterol80mgSodium150mgPotassium120mgFiber2gSugar20gVitamin A500IUVitamin C5mgCalcium30mgIron1mg
Notes
Use cold butter for the crust for a flaky texture. Watch the brown butter closely to avoid burning. Allow tart to cool before slicing for clean pieces. Dust with powdered sugar for a finish.