Name: Caramelized Pear and Chocolate Tart
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 pie crust, 10-inch (25 cm) in diameter, homemade or store-bought; 1/4 cup (60 ml) water; 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter; 3 Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and thinly sliced; 4 oz (115 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% cream

Ingredients

- 1 pie crust, 10-inch (25 cm) in diameter, homemade or store-bought
Caramelized Pears
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter
- 3 Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
Ganache
- 4 oz (115 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% cream

Preparation

- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (375 °F).
- Line a 23-cm (9-inch) round and 2.5-cm (1-inch) high pie plate with the pie crust. Prick the dough with a fork. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let cool completely.
Caramelized Pears
- In a large skillet, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Cook until the syrup takes a golden colour. Stir in the butter. Add the pears and bring to a boil. Sauté until the pears are translucent and the liquid is very syrupy. Spoon into the crust and let cool completely.
Ganache
- Place the chocolate in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan or in the microwave oven, bring the cream to a boil. Pour over the chocolate. Let melt for 1 minute without stirring.
- With a whisk, stir until completely melted. Immediately pour over the filling to cover the pears. Refrigerate for about 2 hours. Serve slightly tempered.

Caramelized Pear and Chocolate Tart

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Ingredients

Caramelized Pears

Ganache

Preparation

Caramelized Pears

Ganache

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