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Salted Honey, Pear & Dark Chocolate Tarte Tatin

An elegant twist on the French classic, featuring tender pears bathed in salted honey caramel and finished with a rich chocolate melt.
 

A Modern Take on Tradition – Honey & Pear Tatin

Transform humble pears into a show-stopping dessert with this decadent Tarte Tatin.

The beauty of this recipe lies in the Whatever Pan’s ability to create a deep, rich caramel directly on the stovetop before moving into the oven to puff the pastry to perfection. By slow-cooking the pears in honey and butter, you achieve a jammy, amber consistency that coats every slice. The addition of dark chocolate and walnuts adds a modern texture and depth, making this an unforgettable finale to any dinner party.

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Serves

4

Course

Dessert

Prepare

15 mins

Cooks

55 mins

1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
6 small ripe pears
1 lemon, juiced
70g unsalted butter
70g caster sugar
70g runny honey
Pinch of flaky sea salt
50g walnuts, roughly chopped
50g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped

1 Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F.

2 Prepare the pastry: Line your Whatever Pan with baking paper. Lay the pastry over the pan, trim the edges to fit the pan’s diameter, and prick all over with a fork. Lift out the pastry and paper and chill in the fridge until needed.

3 Peel the pears using your Chopaholic Knife and halve them. Use the Melon Baller from your utensils set to neatly remove the cores.

4 Place the pears in a Jean Patrique Mixing Bowl and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.

5 In the clean Whatever Pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, honey, and a generous pinch of sea salt.

6 Arrange the pears cut-side down in the pan. Simmer for 30 minutes, occasionally spooning the honey mixture over the fruit, until the sauce reduces into a thick, amber-colored caramel.

7 Remove from the heat. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and dark chocolate pieces into the gaps between the pears.

8 Once the pan has cooled slightly, place the chilled pastry disc on top. Use a spoon to tuck the edges down the inside of the pan, snugly surrounding the pears.

9 Bake for 25–30 minutes until the pastry is puffed, crisp, and golden.

10 Allow the tart to rest for 5 minutes. Carefully invert the pan onto a large serving plate to reveal the glossy, caramelized fruit. Serve warm.

Nutrient Amount
Energy 1,840kJ / 440kcal
Fat 26g
Saturated Fat 14g
Carbohydrates 48g
Sugars 31g
Protein 5g
Salt 0.6g
Nutritional information is an estimate per serving based on 4 servings.