Description
Flaky puff pastry, creamy ricotta filling, and sweet, caramelized pears. With a dusting of cinnamon, a hint of honey, and crunchy walnuts, it’s as elegant as it is simple to make.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (345 g) ricotta cheese
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar, plus more for dusting
3 tsp honey
3 pears, thinly sliced (about 1/4-inch thick)
1 sheet puff pastry, 12” x 16” (or roll out two sheets combined)
2 tbsp butter, diced into small cubes
3/4 cup (85 g) walnuts, roughly chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice (for coating pears)
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
Prepare the Ricotta Filling:
In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, cinnamon, sugar, and 2 tsp honey.
Set aside.
Prepare the Pears:
Slice the pears thinly, discarding the stems and seeds.
Toss the slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
Prepare the Puff Pastry:
Roll out the puff pastry into a 12” x 16” rectangle. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Score a ½-inch border around the pastry using a knife (don’t cut through).
Assemble the Tart:
Spread the ricotta mixture evenly within the scored border.
Layer the pear slices over the ricotta, slightly overlapping.
Dot with cubes of butter and sprinkle the walnuts over the top.
Dust and Bake:
Lightly brush the borders with water and dust them generously with granulated sugar.
Bake for 25 minutes, then add the remaining 1 tsp honey over the pears and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
Garnish and Serve:
Once out of the oven, sprinkle lemon zest on top.
Let the tart cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Substitute nuts: Walnuts add crunch, but pecans or almonds are great alternatives.
Dairy alternative: For a lighter option, try using ricotta made from sheep’s or goat’s milk.
Serving suggestion: Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150g
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg