Stuffed Poached Pear Tart

A sophisticated vegetarian tart featuring wine-poached pears stuffed with savory goat cheese and chives on a crisp pastry base.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1820.5 kcals 1820.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 125.8 grams 125.8 grams
Fat 118.4 grams 118.4 grams
Protein 54.2 grams 54.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
1
piece
Egg Yolk
Free-range
Fruits
1
piece
Pear
Peeled, cored and halved
GrainsCereals
Liquids
1
tbsp
Water
Cold, for mixing
150
ml
200
ml
Water
Boiling
NutsSeeds
1
piece
1
tsp
Chives
Finely chopped
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
piece
Basil Leaf
To garnish
Vegetables
1
piece
Salad Onion
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Mix flour and butter in a food processor until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
  • Add the egg yolk and enough water to bind the pastry together.
  • Roll the pastry to 0.5cm thickness, cut out two pear shapes, and bake on a tray for 10 minutes.
  • Simmer wine, water, sugar, and bay leaf in a saucepan and poach the pear halves for 10 minutes.
  • Combine the goat cheese, chives, and salad onion, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the cheese mixture into the pears, place them on the pastry, and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve the tart on a warm plate garnished with a basil leaf.