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Vanilla Pear Custard Tart Elegance

A buttery tart shell filled with silky vanilla custard and topped with tender baked pears for an elegant bakery-style dessert.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Pies & Tarts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tart Crust
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
Vanilla Custard
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 4 egg yolks
Pear Topping
  • 3 pears peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • tart pan
  • whisk
  • saucepan

Method
 

  1. Prepare and chill the tart dough.
  2. Blind bake the tart shell until lightly golden.
  3. Cook the vanilla custard until thick and smooth.
  4. Fill tart shell with custard and arrange pear slices.
  5. Bake until set and lightly golden.
  6. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, use a real vanilla bean and chill the tart before serving.