Savory Pear Tart

Health score
4%
Savory Pear Tart
45 min.
8
265kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Savory Pear Tart, a perfect blend of sweet and savory that will impress your family and friends. This elegant dessert is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a cozy night in. With a buttery, flaky crust and a luscious filling of ripe pears, creamy feta cheese, and fragrant sage, each bite is a harmonious balance of textures and tastes.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that looks like it came straight from a gourmet kitchen. The tart features a golden-brown crust that cradles tender pear slices, drizzled with honey for a touch of sweetness, and topped with crumbled feta that adds a savory depth. The fresh sage elevates the flavor profile, making this tart a standout option for any occasion.

Whether you're serving it as a dessert or a sophisticated appetizer, this Savory Pear Tart is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Pair it with a glass of crisp white wine or a warm cup of tea, and you have a delightful treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress with this unique and delicious recipe!

Ingredients

  • ounces feta cheese divided
  • 1.3 cups flour plus more for rolling
  • tablespoon sage fresh chopped
  • tablespoons sage fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • slices pears cored ripe sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons shortening frozen
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cold cut into cubes

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • aluminum foil
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Make the tart shell: In a food processor, pulse 1 1/4 cups flour, the salt, sage, butter, and shortening 3 or 4 times until fats are pea-size and coated with flour.
  2. Add 3 to 4 tbsp. ice water and pulse a few more times, just until a dough starts to form and pulls away from the inside of the bowl. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill at least 1 hour.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 11-in. circle. Line a 9-in. tart pan with the dough, pressing into sides; trim excess along rim. Chill 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 35
  5. Set a piece of foil or parchment (large enough to hang over the tart pan edge) on top of dough and fill with dried beans or pie weights.
  6. Bake until dough is dry, about 15 minutes.
  7. Remove tart shell from oven, and carefully lift out foil and beans or weights. Return tart shell to oven and bake until center is dry and light golden, about 10 more minutes.
  8. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine pears, lemon juice, and sage. Evenly crumble about three-quarters of the cheese into the warm tart shell. Arrange pear slices in an overlapping spiral, starting with the outer edge and working toward the center. Crumble remaining feta over pears, then drizzle with honey.
  9. Bake until cheese is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  10. *Bartlett, Bosc, and Comice pears all work well in this recipe. Peel them if you prefer, or if they are underripe.

Nutrition Facts

Calories265kcal
Protein6.51%
Fat45.45%
Carbs48.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.88
Glycemic Load
17.82
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.013913071674%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.08mg
Catechin
0.14mg
Epigallocatechin
0.31mg
Epicatechin
1.97mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:265.36kcal
13.27%
Fat:13.73g
21.12%
Saturated Fat:7.29g
45.53%
Carbohydrates:32.64g
10.88%
Net Carbohydrates:30.3g
11.02%
Sugar:13.91g
15.45%
Cholesterol:31.43mg
10.48%
Sodium:309.49mg
13.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.42g
8.85%
Copper:6.9mg
345.08%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.78%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.1%
Selenium:8.97µg
12.82%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.63%
Folate:44.68µg
11.17%
Calcium:95.22mg
9.52%
Fiber:2.34g
9.36%
Phosphorus:78.62mg
7.86%
Iron:1.4mg
7.75%
Vitamin B3:1.4mg
6.98%
Vitamin A:291.68IU
5.83%
Vitamin K:4.94µg
4.7%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.48%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.37%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.24%
Magnesium:14.96mg
3.74%
Vitamin C:2.79mg
3.39%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.34%
Potassium:109.11mg
3.12%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.89%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.25%