Philadelphia Pear Tart
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Philadelphia Pear Tart
A delicate buttery tart with sweet pears, a creamy Philadelphia filling and a subtle touch of lemon.
Philadelphia Pear Tart is a timeless homemade dessert that combines
a delicate buttery pastry with a creamy filling and sweet, ripe pears.
Elegant yet wonderfully simple, it is perfect for afternoon tea,
family gatherings or any occasion where seasonal fruit takes centre stage.
Method
How to do it
- Place the eggs and sugar in a bowl and beat until light and foamy.
- Add the softened butter and continue mixing until well combined.
- Add the sifted flour and baking powder. Mix until a compact dough forms. Do not knead the dough.
- Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for approximately 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C using top and bottom heat.
- Grease a round tart tin with butter.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately 33 cm in diameter. Place it into the prepared tin, prick the base with a fork and trim the edges neatly.
- Sprinkle the ground hazelnuts or almonds evenly over the pastry base.
- Peel and core the pears, then cut them into medium-sized long wedges. Arrange the pear pieces evenly over the tart base.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, egg, sugar and lemon zest. Stir in the Philadelphia Cream Cheese until smooth.
- Pour the filling evenly over the pears.
- Bake on the middle shelf for approximately 35–45 minutes, until the filling is set and the tart is beautifully golden.
- Allow the tart to cool on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Alessandro’s Note:
The ground hazelnuts or almonds create a delicate layer beneath the pears. They absorb some of the natural fruit juices, add a subtle nutty flavour and help keep the pastry base beautifully crisp.
The ground hazelnuts or almonds create a delicate layer beneath the pears. They absorb some of the natural fruit juices, add a subtle nutty flavour and help keep the pastry base beautifully crisp.
