Pear Croustade with Hazelnut-Brown Sugar Topping

Health score
1%
Pear Croustade with Hazelnut-Brown Sugar Topping
45 min.
8
425kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Pear Croustade with Hazelnut-Brown Sugar Topping, a perfect dessert that will impress your family and friends. This exquisite dish combines the natural sweetness of ripe Bartlett pears with a rich, nutty topping that adds a delightful crunch. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this elegant treat for any occasion.

The croustade features a beautifully flaky crust that cradles the tender, caramelized pears, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. The addition of toasted hazelnuts and brown sugar in the topping elevates this dessert to a new level, making it a standout choice for gatherings or a cozy night in. Serve it warm, and watch as it melts in your mouth, especially when paired with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.

This recipe not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also offers a delightful way to showcase seasonal fruits. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Pear Croustade is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a stunning dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon flour 
  • 1.5 pounds purée of usa bartlett pear cored ripe peeled thinly sliced quartered
  • 0.7 cup bread flour 
  • tablespoons brown sugar packed ()
  • 0.3 cup hazelnuts husked toasted
  • tablespoons water ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted chilled cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • servings whipped cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Blend all ingredients in processor until clumps form, about 1 minute.
  2. Transfer to medium bowl. Cover and chill. (Do not clean processor bowl.)
  3. Combine both flours, hazelnuts, sugar and salt in same processor bowl. Blend until hazelnuts are finely chopped.
  4. Add butter and blend until coarse meal forms.
  5. Mix in 2 tablespoons ice water and process just until moist clumps form, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap dough in plastic and chill 30 minutes. (Topping and dough can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
  6. Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400°F.
  7. Roll out dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper to 13-inch round, lifting paper, smoothing wrinkles and turning over as needed.
  8. Transfer dough on parchment paper to large unrimmed baking sheet.
  9. Remove top sheet of parchment.
  10. Combine pears, sugar and flour in large bowl; toss to coat.
  11. Mound pear mixture atop dough, leaving 2-inch border. Using parchment paper as aid, fold dough border over pears, pleating loosely and pinching to seal any cracks in dough.
  12. Sprinkle topping thickly over pears.
  13. Bake croustade until crust is golden, about 40 minutes. Cover very loosely with foil to prevent crust from over-browning and continue to bake until juices bubble thickly, about 12 minutes longer.
  14. Transfer baking sheet to rack; cool slightly. Slide metal spatula under crust to free from parchment. Using large tart pan bottom as aid, transfer croustade to platter.
  15. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories425kcal
Protein4.53%
Fat48.91%
Carbs46.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.14
Glycemic Load
24.65
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.6691303978796%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.34mg
Catechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:424.73kcal
21.24%
Fat:23.42g
36.03%
Saturated Fat:12.82g
80.14%
Carbohydrates:50.17g
16.72%
Net Carbohydrates:46.31g
16.84%
Sugar:35.18g
39.08%
Cholesterol:62.9mg
20.97%
Sodium:202.58mg
8.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.88g
9.75%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.93%
Fiber:3.86g
15.44%
Vitamin A:696.47IU
13.93%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
12%
Phosphorus:108.23mg
10.82%
Calcium:107.39mg
10.74%
Vitamin E:1.46mg
9.72%
Copper:0.19mg
9.7%
Selenium:6.11µg
8.73%
Potassium:272.62mg
7.79%
Magnesium:26.08mg
6.52%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.73%
Vitamin C:4.45mg
5.4%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.38%
Zinc:0.76mg
5.06%
Vitamin K:5.28µg
5.03%
Folate:19.72µg
4.93%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.74%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.43%
Iron:0.63mg
3.52%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.46%
Vitamin B3:0.48mg
2.39%
Source:Epicurious