This pear tart recipe couldn’t be easier! You only need 5 ingredients and 30 minutes to make this quick and easy tart. It’ll be ready for guests or last-minute desserts, no problem!
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Easy Pear Tart
This pear tart recipe and so quick and so easy. We’re using puff pastry dough to make it simple.
Even though the recipe is extra easy, the flavor is just as amazing! It looks beautiful, tastes great, and guests will be impressed you whipped this up so fast.
This makes a great autumn treat, but it’s welcome for dessert any time!
Why You’ll Love this Pear Tart Recipe
- QUICK DESSERT: You won’t need more than 30 minutes, start to finish, to get this dessert ready.
- 5 INGREDIENTS: It only takes 5 ingredients to make this delicious tart.
- DELICIOUS: Fresh pears mixed with a bit of brown sugar and pumpkin spice creates the perfect, simple flavor.
How to Make a Pear Tart with Puff Pastry
*Be sure to check the recipe card below for the full, detailed instructions and ingredients list.
- Thaw puff pastry, preheat oven, and slice pears.
- Lay out the pastry sheet on a baking sheet and cut a line around the edge of the dough.
- Combine the melted butter with the pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar.
- Brush the mixture over the pastry dough, then arrange the sliced pears on top. Overlap them slightly.
- Pour the rest of the butter mixture on top.
- Bake at 400F for 15-18 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Use a pizza cutter to cut it into squares. Serve warm and enjoy!
What kind of pears should I use for this tart?
You can use any type of pears you like. I find that Bosc and Anjou pears work great for baking, but whatever you have on hand or find at the store will work.
Why do you use pumpkin pie spice?
Most pear tart recipes contain the same spices that you find in the mix (like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg). I figured it would be much simpler to use my homemade pumpkin pie spice blend instead of worrying about all of the spices individually. This definitely speeds up the recipe a little bit and makes it feel much easier when you’re in a rush!
Can I make this pear tart ahead of time?
This tart will taste best when served fresh, and luckily it doesn’t take long to make. However, you can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Same goes for leftovers.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Let the puff pastry dough thaw before using it.
- Slice the pears thinly. That way they will cook all the way through and sit nicely on the pastry.
- To melt the butter, microwave it in a bowl for about 30-60 seconds.
- The edges of the pastry will start to puff up and brown when it’s done.
- Serve this pear tart warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and sprinkle some pecans on top.
Top off this easy pear tart with your favorite vanilla bean ice cream for an extra special treat! Enjoy!
More fruity dessert recipes:
Super Easy Pear Tart
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough 245 grams, thawed (½ package)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter 28 grams, melted (¼ stick)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 9 grams
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar 13 grams
- 3 pears thinly sliced lengthwise
- pecans optional, for garnish
- ice cream optional, for serving
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Lay the puff pastry sheet on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Score (cut a line) along the inside of the edge of the dough, about 1 inch in from the outside.1 sheet puff pastry dough
- Mix together the melted butter, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar. Using a pastry brush, brush the butter over the entire puff pastry sheet.2 tablespoons salted butter, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Lay the pear slices into the middle of the puff pastry, slightly overlapping as you go. My tart was big enough to go 3 slices across and 7 slices down.3 pears
- Pour the remaining butter mixture over the pears and brush to cover.
- Sprinkle with pecans if desired.pecans
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until puff pastry is fully cooked and browned.
- Remove from oven and cut with pizza cutter into squares.
- Serve with ice cream for an extra special treat!ice cream
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Let the puff pastry dough thaw before using it.
- Slice the pears thinly. That way they will cook all the way through and sit nicely on the pastry.
- To melt the butter, microwave it in a bowl for about 30-60 seconds.
- The edges of the pastry will start to puff up and brown when it’s done.
- Serve this pear tart warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and sprinkle some pecans on top.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Scour (cut a line). It’s actually ‘score’. Nice pie.
This is beautiful and looks absolutely delicous!
Thank you Maria!!
YES! Pears are my favorite thing about fall (way more than pumpkin, I have to admit!). I basically consume pounds and pounds of Bartlett pears each year. This tart is fantastic! I’m such a fan of puff pastry! So great to have on hand.
Aw thanks so much Laura!!!
Oh I need to cook with pears more often!! This is simply stunning and I love how easy it is!!!
Thanks so much Malinda!!
I would totally drink a pear spiced latte and I love the sound of this tart too!
You read my mind Sara! Stay tuned for the Pear Spiced Latte coming in a couple weeks ;)
Lovely! Pear is such a nice change from apple, this looks delicious!
Thanks Kimberly!!
I have a pear tree … Always looking for pear recipes… This looks absolutely delicious and beautiful!!!
I’m SO jealous of your pear tree, how fabulous! Thanks for stopping by Melissa!
As much as I love apples, pears sure are underrated. This looks beautiful!
Aw thank you Maris!
So gorgeous and so easy! Love desserts like these when I have guests over.
Thanks Heather!!
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeoussssss!!! I do this with crescent rolls dough and it’s fabulous!
Thanks Kate!!!!