Caramelized pear tart with goat's cheese and honey
Crispy puff pastry tart with caramelized pears, creamy goat's cheese and a hint of honey. The combination of sweetness and heartiness goes perfectly with a semi-dry Vouvray from the Loire.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine French, Mediterranean
Servings 2 People
Calories 550 kcal
1 Baking tray with baking paper
1 Knife & chopping board
1 Pan for caramelizing the pears
1 Brush to coat the leaf dough edge
- 1 Roll of puff pastry Fresh or from the refrigerator
- 2 ripe pears cut into thin slices
- 100 g Goat cheese soft, mild
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves optional
- 1 Pinch of salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Egg for coating the dough rim, optional
Caramelize the pears:
Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat.
Add the pear slices, sprinkle with cinnamon and add 1 tablespoon of honey.
Allow to caramelize for approx. 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly.
Prepare the tart:
Preheat the oven to 200 °C (top/bottom heat) or 180 °C (fan-assisted).
Roll out the puff pastry and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Tear the goat's cheese into small pieces and spread evenly over the puff pastry.
Arrange the caramelized pear slices on top.
Season with thyme, a pinch of salt and pepper.
Optionally, brush the edges of the puff pastry with beaten egg.
Bake & serve:
Place the tart in the oven and bake for approx. 15-18 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
After baking, drizzle with the remaining honey and serve immediately.
Recommended side dishes
Fresh rocket salad with walnuts
Vanilla or cinnamon cream as a dessert option
Nuts (roasted walnuts or almonds) as a topping
Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 32g
Keyword Chenin Blanc, French cuisine, Goat cheese, Honey, caramelized, Pear tart, Vouvray, Wine & Food Pairing