Caramelized Pear Tart with Honey Walnuts on Puff Pastry Tips, FAQ & printable recipe

Tips for success

Chill the sliced pears on a plate for ten minutes before arranging if your kitchen is warm, so they keep their shape.

Work quickly so the pastry stays cold. Take your time with each step, and the result will be worth every minute spent in the kitchen.

Warm the honey for a few seconds in the microwave so it pours easily and spreads over the pears and walnuts. Drizzle it while the tart is still warm so the honey sinks in and glosses the top.

Variations

• Brown butter drizzle: Brown a spoonful of butter in a small pan until nutty, then drizzle it over the tart alongside the honey for extra depth.
• Pecan version: Swap the walnuts for pecans and toast them lightly before scattering. Their buttery flavor pairs well with the caramelized pears and honey.
• Cinnamon pears: Dust the sliced pears with a pinch of ground cinnamon before arranging them. The spice warms the fruit and suits the honey.
• Gouda swap: Use aged Gouda in place of the hard cheese for a milder, slightly sweet base that melts into the pastry.

Storage and make-ahead

Fridge

Cover leftover tart loosely and refrigerate for up to two days. Refrigerate within two hours of baking.

Reheat

Warm slices in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 5 minutes to crisp the pastry again.

x Let leftovers cool completely, then keep them covered so they stay moist and full of flavor.

Keep all tools and bowls close at hand on the counter so the cooking flow stays calm, clean and steady from start to finish.

x Let leftovers cool completely, then keep them covered so they stay moist and full of flavor. Keep all tools and bowls close at hand on the counter so the cooking flow stays calm, clean and steady from start to finish.

Serving ideas

x Take your time with each step, and the result will be worth every minute spent in the kitchen.

Keep all tools and bowls close at hand on the counter so the cooking flow stays calm, clean and steady from start to finish.

x Take your time with each step, and the result will be worth every minute spent in the kitchen.

Keep all tools and bowls close at hand on the counter so the cooking flow stays calm, clean and steady from start to finish.

Frequently asked questions

Recipe card

Caramelized Pear Tart with Honey Walnuts on Puff Pastry

Prep 20 minCook 30 minRest 10 minTotal 1 hServes 6

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, store-bought or made ahead
• 1 oz hard cheese, such as Parmesan, for grating
• 3 ripe pears, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup whole walnuts
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 tbsp honey, warm, for drizzling

Instructions

1. Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured wooden board and roll it gently to an even rectangle, about 12 by 10 inches. Transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet and prick the surface lightly with a fork.
2. Hold the hard cheese against the large holes of a box grater and grate it directly over the pastry, leaving fine shreds spread across the whole surface.
3. Peel the pears, cut each one in half, remove the core, and slice the halves thinly with a chef's knife. Keep the slices in order so they can be arranged in neat rows.
4. Lay the pear slices over the cheese-dusted pastry in overlapping rows. Scatter the whole walnuts and place the rosemary sprigs around the edges of the tart.
5. Bake the tart on the middle rack until the pastry is puffed, deep golden brown and crisp at the edges, and the pears are caramelized and tender when pierced with a knife.
6. Let the tart rest for about 10 minutes so the pastry sets. Cut it into six wedges and drizzle the warm honey over the pears and walnuts so it glosses the top and pools on the board.

Contains: gluten, milk, tree nuts

Estimated nutrition per serving

Calories

420

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

44 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

3 g

Sugar

22 g

Sodium

260 mg

Automatic estimate from the ingredient list, not laboratory-verified.