Rustic Pear Tart with Late-Harvest Riesling

Rustic Pear Tart with Late-Harvest Riesling
45 min.
8
351kcal

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Indulge your senses with our Rustic Pear Tart, a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the sweetness of ripe Anjou pears with the luxurious notes of late-harvest Riesling. This elegant yet simple treat is perfect for gatherings, a cozy family dinner, or a special occasion. Each bite offers a harmony of rich flavors and textures, ensuring that it will be a memorable indulgence for you and your guests.

Imagine a golden, flaky crust encasing tender, caramelized pear slices, all drizzled with a luscious syrup that accentuates the fruit's natural sweetness. With just under an hour from start to finish, this recipe is not only achievable but also rewarding, allowing you to impress without the usual stress of dessert prep.

Pair it with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, and you have a dessert that is not only visually stunning but also packs a flavorful punch, perfect for savoring as you unwind at the end of the day. Whether it's a chilly evening or a celebratory feast, our Rustic Pear Tart brings warmth and joy to your table. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and create a dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon all purpose flour 
  • large anjou pears cored ripe peeled thinly sliced
  • large egg yolk 
  • cup late-harvest riesling sweet
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 10 tablespoons butter unsalted chilled cut into pieces ()
  • servings whipped cream 
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Blend flour, sugar, and salt in processor until combined.
  2. Add butter; using on/off turns, cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. Add egg yolk and wine; using on/off turns, mix just until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill at least 40 minutes and up to 2 days.
  4. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F.
  5. Roll out dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper to 12-inch round.
  6. Remove top sheet of parchment and transfer dough, with bottom parchment, to rimmed baking sheet.
  7. Place pear slices, 1 tablespoon sugar, and flour in large bowl; toss to combine. Spoon pear mixture into center of dough, leaving 1 1/2-inch border. Using parchment as aid, fold up outer edge of dough over edge of filling.
  8. Bake until pears are tender, about 20 minutes.
  9. Meanwhile, boil 1 cup wine, 1/2 cup water, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in medium saucepan until syrup is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes.
  10. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  11. Drizzle half of syrup over filling. Continue baking tart until juices are bubbling thickly, about 20 minutes. Cool.
  12. Whisk 2 tablespoons wine into remaining syrup.
  13. Cut tart into wedges.
  14. Drizzle with syrup.
  15. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories351kcal
Protein3.79%
Fat58.52%
Carbs37.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.36
Glycemic Load
14.62
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.5808695451073%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.78mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epigallocatechin
0.51mg
Epicatechin
3.24mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.26mg
Quercetin
0.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:351.29kcal
17.56%
Fat:22.15g
34.08%
Saturated Fat:13.69g
85.59%
Carbohydrates:32.1g
10.7%
Net Carbohydrates:28.94g
10.52%
Sugar:23.92g
26.58%
Cholesterol:89.61mg
29.87%
Sodium:202.72mg
8.81%
Alcohol:2.85g
100%
Alcohol %:1.65%
100%
Protein:3.22g
6.45%
Vitamin A:767.39IU
15.35%
Fiber:3.16g
12.64%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.94%
Calcium:99.87mg
9.99%
Phosphorus:93.15mg
9.32%
Potassium:238.97mg
6.83%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.48%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.13%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.09%
Vitamin K:5.24µg
4.99%
Vitamin C:4.1mg
4.98%
Copper:0.09mg
4.71%
Selenium:2.97µg
4.24%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.1%
Magnesium:16.09mg
4.02%
Folate:14.68µg
3.67%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.39%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.29%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.25%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.77%
Iron:0.32mg
1.79%
Vitamin B3:0.28mg
1.39%
Source:Epicurious