Irresistible Salted Caramel Pear Tart in 3 Simple Steps
An elegant yet simple salted caramel pear tart made with a buttery crisp crust, tender baked pears, and rich salted caramel that feels cozy, indulgent, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
1/4 tsp salt
3–4 tbsp ice water
3 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough just comes together.
- Press or roll dough into a tart pan and bake for 15 minutes to set the crust.
- While the crust bakes, heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and caramelized.
- Carefully stir in heavy cream, butter, and sea salt until smooth.
- Arrange sliced pears evenly over the pre-baked crust.
- Pour salted caramel over the pears.
- Bake for an additional 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Allow tart to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Let the tart cool fully so the caramel sets properly.
Add cinnamon or cardamom to pears for extra warmth.
Use firm pears so they hold their shape while baking.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
