tasty tuscan tart

servings
6

method

Preheat your oven to 190°C/375°F/gas 5. Roll out the shortcrust pastry to form a rectangular shape just under 1cm thick, using flour to dust. Place on a clean, flat baking tray and pinch the pastry around the edge with your thumb and forefinger to create a sort of lip.

Remove the core, and slice each pear quarter into 3. Sprinkle with half the caster sugar and rest for 1 minute before scattering the pears on top of the pastry. Bake for around 18 minutes, or until golden. Meanwhile, in a small pan, heat the cream until nearly boiling, remove from the heat and rest for a minute before snapping in your chocolate. Stir until melted and smooth, then add the remaining sugar and the butter. Pour carefully from the middle, covering the pears, and try not to let the chocolate go over the edge. Allow to cool briefly before popping into the fridge for 20 minutes.

Cut into squares or fingers... and get stuck in!

ingredients

• 375g sweet pastry
• 2–3 Williams pears, peeled and quartered
• 4 tablespoons caster sugar
• 300ml single cream
• 200g good-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
• 30g unsalted butter

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1. by kate on Sun 27 Nov 2011 @ 22:34

hi,im trying to find the recipee for the salmon dish Jamie made on Jamie does Tuscany,but i cant find it anywhere :(

2. by Sandra Ferreira on Fri 06 May 2011 @ 23:55

Dear Jamie, thank you for this wonderful recipe, it seems to be delicous, as everything you do. I´m your fan and learn much with you. We love you here in Brazil. Congratulations.

3. by Sandra Ferreira on Fri 06 May 2011 @ 23:50

Jamie, thank you for this wonderful recipe. It seems to be delicious... I am your fan and I want you to know that I have learned too much with you. PS: you are a great success here in Brazil. God bless you. Thanks

4. by Luisa Vicente de Sousa on Tue 05 Apr 2011 @ 17:42

Dear Jamie Oliver Good evening, I`m a Portuguese Nutritionist, and i like very much your ideas... Congratulations, Kind regards Luisa Vicente de Sousa

5. by cutetina on Tue 20 Apr 2010 @ 20:13

Looks prettie. I'm give it a try this Mother's Day :]

6. by bronwyn on Mon 08 Jun 2009 @ 10:44

is it just me or is there no ingredients list?

7. by blania94 on Sun 15 Feb 2009 @ 21:49

It's look beautiful.... :)

8. by Sulie on Fri 02 Jan 2009 @ 13:29

This looks yummy, as I have some shortcrust pastry in the fridge (left over from making Leek & Turkey pie) and some fruit doing nothing in the bowl I am going to give this a whirl.
Happy New Year x

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