Pear and Cherry Liqueur Tart with Chocolate Sauce

Pear tart flavored with kirsch and rosemary, served with homemade caramel and a rich dark chocolate sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 804 kcals 4824.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 100.7 grams 604.3 grams
Fat 41.4 grams 248.5 grams
Protein 7.1 grams 42.6 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
125
g
Caster Sugar
for pear poaching liquid
500
g
Puff Pastry
thawed if frozen
125
g
Caster Sugar
for the caramel
100
g
Dark Chocolate
good quality
40
g
Caster Sugar
for the chocolate sauce
Dairy
25
g
Butter
softened, for the caramel
20
g
Butter
for the chocolate sauce
105
ml
Milk
for the chocolate sauce
1
tbsp
Double Cream
for the chocolate sauce
Fruits
6
piece
Comice Pears
peeled, halved, and cored
1
piece
Lemon
zest and juice only
Liquids
1
splash
Cherry Liqueur
or kirsch
NutsSeeds
2
sprigs
Rosemary
chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Peel and halve the pears, removing the cores with a teaspoon.
  • Place pears in a pan with 125g sugar, water, alcohol, lemon juice, and zest.
  • Simmer the pears for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
  • Cool the pears in the liquid, then drain until completely dry.
  • Gently heat 125g sugar in a pan until golden brown, then stir in 25g butter.
  • Roll out the pastry and cut a circle slightly larger than the pan.
  • Place pears cut side up on the caramel and sprinkle with chopped rosemary.
  • Cover pears with the pastry, tucking the edges down into the pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
  • Melt 20g butter and chocolate in a bowl over simmering water, then stir in milk.
  • Stir in the 40g sugar and cream until the sauce is smooth.
  • Rest the tart for one minute, then invert onto a plate.
  • Serve the hot tart with chocolate sauce and ice cream.