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Naomi’s Chocolate Pear Tart

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 1 (9-inch) tart

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped semisweet chocolate
  • 1 1/2 to 2 Anjou pears cored, halved and sliced to 1/4-inch thickness
  • Confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350*F and grease either a round or rectangular 9-inch tart pan or a 5 x 14-inch tart pan with removable bottoms.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • With an electric mixer beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes, scrape down the side of the bowl then add the eggs, one at a time, making sure each egg is mixed in before adding the next. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low just until it’s combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and smooth it out into the pan.
  • Fan out the pears on top of the batter, being careful not to overlap too much, then bake for 20-25 minutes, until the tart is slightly puffed and a toothpick inserted away from the pears comes out clean (Don’t be concerned that the area around the pear is a little undercooked, it’s supposed to be fudgy).
  • Let cool slightly before removing from the pan and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g