The Perfect Pear Dessert: Elegant, Easy & Delicious
Looking for a beautiful and effortless dessert? This Puff Pastry Pear is as stunning as it is delicious! With its golden, flaky crust and tender baked pear, this treat is perfect for Tu B’Shvat or any time you want to impress with minimal effort. Serve it on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly delightful finish.
Looking for more “PEARFECT” desserts? Check out our Stained Glass Pears and our Stuffed Pear Crumble.
Why You’ll Love This Dessert
Gorgeous presentation
Simple ingredients – Just pears, puff pastry, and confectioners’ sugar.
Quick to prepare – Ready in under 30 minutes.
What You’ll Need
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- soft bosc pears
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- partially frozen puff pastry (5” squares or sheets)
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- confectioners’ sugar
Directions:
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- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the pear – Cut a pear in half, remove the core, and make a few small indentations with a knife for texture.
- Roll out the puff pastry lightly.
- Shape the pastry – Place the pear on the dough and trace around it, leaving a ¼-inch border. Cut out a leaf shape and attach it.
- Let the pastry defrost completely before baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and finish – Remove from the oven, let cool, and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
This Puff Pastry Pear is a showstopper dessert that’s easy enough for a weekday treat yet elegant enough for special occasions.
Photography and styling by Chay Berger
This article originally appeared in Family First
2 Responses
I would love to make this dessert as pear is a favorite in my house though I have one question. How can it be that when you sprinkle confectioners sugar it doesn’t go into the grooves/ slits of the pear.
That’s a great question!
While it may settle into the grooves at first, the natural moisture from the flesh of the pear will cause that area to dissolve fairly quickly.