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Dark Chocolate Pear & Walnut Tart

Irresistible Dark Chocolate Pear & Walnut Tart for Any Occasion

This Dark Chocolate Pear & Walnut Tart combines rich flavors and a beautiful presentation, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Walnut Halves Substitute with pecans for a different nutty twist
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar can be used, but expect a different texture
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it's cold and cut into small chunks
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Regular table salt can be used if needed
For the Filling
  • 4 medium Bosc Pears Other firm pear varieties can be used as alternatives
  • 1 cup Moscato Wine Swap with white wine or apple juice if needed
  • 1 whole Vanilla Bean Vanilla extract can replace it for less robust flavor
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Coarsely chop for easier melting
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be a lighter substitute
For Serving
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Perfect for serving alongside the tart

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Springform pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and prepare your springform pan.
  2. Toast walnut halves on a baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then process into fine crumbs.
  3. Combine processed walnuts, flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  4. Incorporate cold, cubed butter into dry ingredients until resembling coarse meal.
  5. Press dough into the springform pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Poach pear halves in a mixture of Moscato wine and split vanilla bean for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Prepare ganache by melting dark chocolate with heavy cream over low heat.
  8. Pour ganache into cooled crust and arrange poached pears on top.
  9. Chill tart in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  10. Serve slightly warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, chill the butter before blending and measure ingredients accurately to maintain crust consistency.

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