Pear verbena tarts
Crisp sweetcrust pastry cases, a velvety diplomat cream flavoured with verbena, and slices of poached pears for delicious and dainty pear verbena tarts.
49 K 3.3/5 (6 reviews)
60 min.
Average
3.15 €
6 pieces
5 IngredientsLast modified on: November 22th 2023
For 6 pieces, you will need:
- 1
6 tart cases - 2
150 g confectioner's custard (crème pâtissière, or french pastry cream) - 3
Verbena - 4
4 poacheds pears - 5
150 g Chantilly cream - Total weight: 600 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 60 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
Prepare 150 g confectioner's custard (crème pâtissière, or french pastry cream) using the normal method, but at the start leave a handful of verbena leaves to infuse in the milk (instead of the vanilla).
This will give you a verbena-flavoured custard.
Cover and leave to cool.
This will give you a verbena-flavoured custard.
Cover and leave to cool.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Cut 4 poacheds pears into small pieces and drain carefully.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 15 min.
Prepare ing5.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 5 min.
And fold gently into the cooled verbena-flavoured custard. Beat for a few seconds by hand to "loosen".
This is now a verbena diplomat cream.
This is now a verbena diplomat cream.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Transfer the cream to a forcing bag.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 6 min.
Pipe a generous layer of cream into each tart case.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 10 min.
Arrange a layer of pear slices on top...
Stage 8
...ideally in the shape of a flower.
Stage 9
For a finishing touch, garnish with a sprig of verbena.
Your little pear verbena tarts are ready.
Your little pear verbena tarts are ready.
Remarks
For a quicker, simpler version of this recipe, use a classic sweetcrust pastry and a simple confectioner's custard (without added whipped cream).
If you have any leftover cream and fruit (which often happens, I assure you), make little verrines by layering the pears in small glasses with a generous topping of cream.
If you have any leftover cream and fruit (which often happens, I assure you), make little verrines by layering the pears in small glasses with a generous topping of cream.
Keeping: Should be eaten the same day.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 900 RDI=350 % | 4,820 RDI=460 % | 3,630 RDI=550 % | 17,680 RDI=880 % | 74,020 RDI: 880 % |
| Per 100 g | 150 RDI=60 % | 800 RDI=80 % | 600 RDI=90 % | 2,950 RDI=150 % | 12,340 RDI: 150 % |
| Per piece | 150 RDI=60 % | 800 RDI=80 % | 600 RDI=90 % | 2,950 RDI=150 % | 12,340 RDI: 150 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 6 pieces : 3.15 €
- Per piece : 0.55 €
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Chantilly cream
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Confectioner's custard (Crème pâtissière, or French pastry cream)
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