Pear Puff Pastry Tarts

Steps8

1. 1

   Step 1. Halve the pears

   Cut the pears in half and remove the core from each half.

2. 2

   Step 2. Score the pear halves

   Thinly slice the pear halves across their surface, keeping each half intact.

3. 3

   Step 3. Fill the pear cavities

   Spread a little almond frangipane into the hollow of each pear half.

   Chocolate spread can be used instead of frangipane.
4. 4

   Step 4. Cut the pastry shapes

   Cut a pear-shaped piece of puff pastry around each pear half, plus leaves and a stem.

5. 5

   Step 5. Assemble the pear tarts

   Place each filled pear half on a pastry base and add the pastry stem and leaves.

6. 6

   Step 6. Score the leaves

   Mark veins into the pastry leaves with the knife.

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   Step 7. Brush the tarts

   Brush the pastry edges and leaves with a brush before baking.

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   Step 8. Bake the tarts

   Bake the pear tarts until the pastry is golden and puffed.