Salted Honey, Pear & Dark Chocolate Tarte Tatin
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 |