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Choc Pear Tart

Make Choc Pear Tart at home with Unsalted Butter, Plain White Or Italian Type Flour, Cocoa Powder, Superfine Sugar, and Dark Chocolate. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 2 oz
• 4 oz
• 1 oz
• 2 oz
• 4 oz
• 2 oz
• 4 oz

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Make the pastry by rubbing the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

2. 2

   Sift in the cocoa powder, add the sugar and enough of the beaten egg to bind the mixture together.

3. 3

   Knead lightly, wrap in greaseproof paper and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C).

5. 5

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry and use to line an 8 inch (20 cm) flan tin.

6. 6

   Cover the bottom with the marmalade.

7. 7

   Peel the pears, cut into quarters and remove the cores.

8. 8

   Arrange them in the flan case.

9. 9

   To make the filling, melt the chocolate and butter over a low heat.

10. 10

    Set aside to cool.

11. 11

    Beat together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy.

12. 12

    Fold in the chocolate mixture.

13. 13

    Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then fold into the mixture.

14. 14

    Pour the mixture over the pears and bake in the oven for 40 minutes until firm to the touch.

15. 15

    Serve hot or cold.