Poached Pear Tart with Caramelized Pistachios Recipe

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Poached Pear Tart with Caramelized Pistachios
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20
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Nutrition
10120
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For pastry cream: Finely grind pistachios and 3 tablespoons sugar in processor. Transfer nut mixture to heavy medium saucepan; add milk and bring to boil. Whisk remaining 4 tablespoons sugar, yolks, and cornstarch in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk hot milk mixture into yolk mixture. Return mixture to same pan; whisk constantly over medium-high heat until mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Whisk butter into pastry cream, 1 piece at a time. Transfer pastry cream to bowl; press plastic wrap directly onto surface. Cover and chill at least 4 hours. Stir in cream. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.)
  2. For poached pears: Bring wine, sugar, orange peel, and lemon peel to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add pears; bring to simmer. Cut parchment paper round to fit pan; press paper atop pears. Partially cover pan; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently until pears are tender, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer pears and poaching liquid to medium bowl. Cool to room temperature. (Pears can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  3. For caramelized pistachios: Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir sugar and 2 tablespoons water in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup turns medium amber color, occasionally brushing down pan sides with wet pastry brush and swirling pan. Immediately add pistachios; stir until caramel is deep amber and coats nuts. Immediately spread nuts on prepared baking sheet, separating any clumps. Cool completely. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
  4. For crust: Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Blend flour, sugar, and salt in processor. Add butter and cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add egg yolk and blend in using on/off turns until moist clumps form. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of prepared pan. Freeze crust 15 minutes.
  5. Bake crust until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  6. Remove pears from poaching liquid. Pour poaching liquid into medium saucepan; boil until syrup is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes. Chill wine syrup until cold.
  7. Cut pears lengthwise in half. Scoop out cores and center veins; cut off stems. Place pears, cut side down, on triple-thick layer of paper towels. Cover with triple-thick layer of paper towels. Pat pears dry, changing paper towels as needed to absorb excess liquid. Cut each pear half lengthwise into 4 to 6 slices.
  8. Spread pastry cream in crust. Arrange pear slices decoratively atop pastry cream, covering completely. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover loosely and chill.)
  9. Scatter caramelized pistachios over tart. Cut tart into wedges and serve with wine syrup.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 10120.04 Kcal (42371 kJ)
Calories from fat 709.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 78.87g 121%
Cholesterol 296.74mg 99%
Sodium 482.57mg 20%
Potassium 1236.13mg 26%
Total Carbs 240.81g 80%
Sugars 69.07g 276%
Dietary Fiber 7.83g 31%
Protein 18.41g 37%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 175.2mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.34 Kcal (345 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.64g 121%
Cholesterol 2.41mg 99%
Sodium 3.93mg 20%
Potassium 10.06mg 26%
Total Carbs 1.96g 80%
Sugars 0.56g 276%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 31%
Protein 0.15g 37%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 12%
Calcium 1.4mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 208.2
    Points
  • 47
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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