Custard Tart with Pear and Ginger
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Custard Tart with Pear and Ginger
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A simple-to-make holiday dessert tart which disguises itself on the table as a fancy restaurant-style dish, this custard tart with pears is flavored with a warm ginger note.
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Ingredients
For the tart dough
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons confectioners sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter very cold, cut into cubes
- 2-3 tbsp ice water
For the filling:
- 2-3 pears such as Bartlett, Anjou or Bosc, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 3 finely grated ginger
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for decoration optional
Instructions
Make the dough:
- In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners sugar, salt and butter and pulse until the mixture forms coarse crumbs about the size of peas. Add the water a tablespoon at a time and process until fine crumbs form. When you squeeze a bit between your fingers it should just stick together. Transfer the dough to a work surface, and press dough into a flat disk. You will have about 1/3 more dough than you will need for this but save the extra for patching or to make another small tart.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough disk into a 10 1/2 inch round. Gently transfer the dough to a 9 1/2 inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Fold the overhang back over itself and press it into the sides of the pan to make a sturdy rim.
- If the dough rips, just patch it together with your fingers and add a little of the leftover dough to make sure it's thick enough. Don't worry about it being pretty at this stage. Run your rolling pin over the top of the tart pan to clean up the top edge.
- Freeze for 10 minutes then bake the tart shell until very lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
- Keep the oven at 425°F.
Make the filling
- Peel the pears, cut in half and, using a melon baller, scoop out and discard the core. Cut lengthwise into thin slices (you'll get about 12 slices per pear). Arrange the pear slices in a circle in the partially baked tart shell.
- In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the eggs on medium speed until thick and pale in color, 3-5 minutes. (You could also use a bowl and an electric mixer though it may take a minute or two longer). The eggs should look like thin pancake batter at this stage.
- Beat in the sugar slowly. Add the butter, cream, ginger, flour and vanilla and beat well to combine. Pour the mixture evenly over the pears.
- Bake the tart for 15 minutes at 425°F. Reduce the oven temperature to 400°F and bake until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown, about 20-25 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly, then remove the pan rim. Sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional) and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
105mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
738IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 738IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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