puff pastry pear tart in individual tart pan

Pear Cream Cheese Tart

Yield: 2 tarts
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

An elegant and easy dessert with creamy cream cheese filling and a delicate flaky crust.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 sheet puff pastry
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Thaw the puff pastry per the package instructions.
  2. Lightly coat two individual tart pans with cooking spray like BakeKlene.
  3. Roll out the pastry and press into the tat pans. Place the tart pans on a baking sheet and Blind Bake the puff pastry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. The pastry will be puffed and golden.
  4. Remove pastry from the oven. Use a fork and push down the pastry to create space for the filling.
  5. In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, sugar, egg white, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  6. Divide the filling evenly between the two tart pans.
  7. Top with the sliced pears and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  8. Place the tart pans on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-18 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 175Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 135mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 4g

The nutritional information provided here are estimates and are not calculated by a registered dietitian.

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