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    Home » Desserts » Mini French Puff Pastry Pear Tarts

    Mini French Puff Pastry Pear Tarts

    Published: Sep 12, 2022 by Mélanie · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    puff pastry pear tart on the edge of a pink plate with icing sugar on top
    4 puff pasty tartlets pilled up on a vintage pink plate.
    white and pink plates on with each a mini pear tarts and pieces of pears on the side.

    Try these Mini French Puff Pastry Pear Tarts right away! A buttery and flaky crust topped with your favourite jam and juicy pears. It makes it an irresistible and easy dessert and it takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. If you have been to a French bakery, you know these little babies can be found there and now you can make your own at home!

    This simple treat is a crowd-pleaser and can be baked with or by the kids. The sweetness of the pears and the crunch of the puff pastry is the perfect combo for this Fall.

    puff pastry pear tart on the edge of a pink plate with icing sugar on top

    If you love a good buttery dessert but like to keep it simple, you will love my Cinnamon Puff Pastry Twists or the Cuban Pastelitos de Guayaba, However, you will have to decide whether you should try these delicious tartlets first!

    Jump to:
    • 🍐 Ingredients Needed
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Preparation
    • 📋 Variations and Substitutions
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 More Easy Puff Pastry Recipes
    • 📖 Mini French Puff Pastry Pear Tarts

    Why you will love these mini pear tarts:

    • SIMPLE ingredients
    • EASY and QUICK to prepare
    • VERSATILE recipe

    🍐 Ingredients Needed

    Let's gather the ingredients before starting to bake. Mise-en-place always makes the process smoother and faster!

    labelled ingredients: puff pastry, pears, jam, egg yolk and sugar.
    • PEARS: I used the Bosc type because it firm and crisp but also sweet. Barlett, concorde and Tosca are also great options.
    • PUFF PASTRY: Remember to thaw it out about 2 hours at room temperature or as directed on the package. If you thaw it out too much in advance, it can be tricky to unfold.
    • JAM: Use your favorite jam or if you want to keep low on sugar, you may use an unsweetened fruit sauce.
    • EGG YOLK: In in a pinch, this step can be skipped has it is mainly for a nice golden color and for the sugar to stick to it.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Preparation

    The recipe for these mini puff pastry pear tarts has only a few steps: preparing the crust with jam and cutting the pear into slices.

    collage of 2 pictures showing puff pastry cut into 9 pieces and the other one with jam spread on it.

    First, unroll the dough and cut into third part length wise and in half width wise (picture 1). Now, spread a small teaspoon worth of your favorite jam on the puff pastry squares. Do not go too close to the edges (Picture 2).

    Then, thinly slice the pears and place them on top of the jam (Picture 3). In the last step, mix an egg yolk with a teaspoon of water and with a baking brush, brush the edges of the crust (Picture 4).

    collage of 2 pictures showing puff pastry with jam and sliced pears on it and the other one with egg wash being brushed with a red brush.

    TIP: Sprinkle some white or brown sugar on the egg wash to add a little caramelization.

    Bake it in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and enjoy warm or cold!

    📋 Variations and Substitutions

    Fruits: If you want you can mix the pears with apple slices or just make it apple slices. It is also super delicious!

    Jam: Another option would be to use apple sauce (sweetened or unsweetened).

    Puff pastry: You can either use a store bought puff pastry one or make it from scratch.

    Serving suggestions: If you are looking to make a quick pear tart recipe, skip the cutting and make one big tart.

    Extra toppings: How about a ball of ice cream on top or some whipped cream? You may also like to sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top.

    6 plates whites or pink with a small pear tarts in it and some sliced pears on the side.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    What pears are best for baking?

    Personally, I prefer Bosc because it firm, sweet and crisp. Concorde, Tosca or Anjou pears.

    What temperature do you bake puff pastry at?

    I recommend 400F, a high temperature favours the puffing of the pastry and you obtain an even baking (inside out).

    I forgot my puff pastry on the counter and it is too soft now, what can I do?

    It has happened to me too! Put it in the fridge for 30 minutes or more, use a little bit of flour to dust the surface if it is still a little soft.

    How long and how can I store the tarts?

    This might be a rare situation since there are so delicious, however, simply store them in an air-tight container up to 3-4 days in the fridge and bring to room temperature before eating.

    👩🏻‍🍳 More Easy Puff Pastry Recipes

    • Top view of a white plate with a few cinnamon twist and a grey tea towel
      Cinnamon Puff Pastry Twists
    • French King Cake (Galette des Rois)
    • Side view of a sliced pastelitos de guayaba showing the cream cheese and the guava paste
      Cuban Pastelitos De Guayaba
    • pile of spinach and feta tartlets on a white plate with some chopped tomatoes in the back.
      Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Tartlets

    Love this recipe? Please leave a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating on the recipe card below & and a comment about your experience. Follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram, thanks!

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    5 from 9 votes

    📖 Mini French Puff Pastry Pear Tarts

    Mini French Puff Pastry Pear Tarts are easy and prepared in 20 minutes! A buttery & flaky crust topped with your favourite jam & juicy pears.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: european, French
    Servings: 12 portions
    Calories: 112kcal
    Author: Mélanie

    Ingredients

    • 2 rolls puff pastry, frozen and thawed out
    • 6 pears
    • ½ cup jam of your choice
    • 1 egg yolk
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar

    Instructions

    • Thaw out the puff pastry as directed on the box, typically, 2 hours at room temperature.
    • Pre-heat the oven at 400F.
    • Unroll the 2 puff pastry doughs and cut into third part length wise and in half width wise.
    • Spread a teaspoon worth of your favorite jam on each puff pastry squares/rectangles.
    • Thinly slice the pears and place them on top of the jam.
    • In a small ramekin, combine egg yolk with a teaspoon of water and with a baking brush, brush the edges of the crust.
    • Sprinkle some sugar on the egg wash to add a little caramelization. (optional)
    • Bake it in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Enjoy warm or cold!

    Notes

    • Use Barlett, Bosc or Anjou pears.
    • Store baked tarts in an air-tight container up to 3-4 days. 
    • Make the same recipe with apples!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Comments

    1. GiselleR says

      February 06, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      This looks so good! Unfortunately I'm lactose intolerant, so I can't try it. But I'll just sit here and stare at my screen for a little longer :D

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        February 07, 2015 at 11:57 pm

        Oh, in fact that recipe might not be for you but i'll keep you in mind for my desserts in the future ;)

        Reply
    2. sukih says

      February 06, 2015 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Anything with chocolate is just great :)

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        February 07, 2015 at 11:55 pm

        Thanks for stopping by Sukih :)

        Reply
    3. ceecee says

      February 06, 2015 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      OMG...I want a piece..now!

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        February 07, 2015 at 11:57 pm

        Ahah ceecee i would love another one tok actually :)

        Reply
    4. Shareba (@InSearchOfYummy) says

      February 06, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      5 stars
      Your tart looks amazing!!

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        February 07, 2015 at 11:57 pm

        Thanks Shareba!

        Reply
    5. Laura @ Raise Your Garden says

      February 11, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      This tart looks absolutely delicious. We have two small girls who will definitely want their "piece of the pie" for sure. Sweet and savory is the way to go!

      Reply
    6. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

      March 02, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, yes, yes. I am definitely in need of this decadent chocolatey pear tart. I love that it is built for 2 (sort of like a bicycle built for two) so I can treat myself without the worry of what to do with the rest of a desert.

      Reply

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