| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Prep: | 25 min |
| Cook: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 sheet store bought puff pastry, thawed (recommended: Pillsbury)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 pounds Bosc pears, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 6 large or 8 small)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat 400 degrees F.
- Chop the pecans to the consistency of rough crumbs. Toss with the butter, sugars and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread the mixture out onto a baking sheet and cook in the oven 7 to 10 minutes, until darkened and lightly caramelized. Set aside to cool.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to 1/16-inch thickness. Cut the puff pastry sheet into 12 squares, approximately 3 by 3 inches. Lay out on a baking sheet and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Melt the butter with both the sugars in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pears. Cook until pears are just tender and juices thicken to a syrup consistency, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Whip the cream, granulated sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl until it forms soft peaks.
- Place a puff pastry square in the center of a serving bowl or plate. Top with a few pears, whipped cream and pecan pieces. Repeat this process 2 more times ending with a sprinkle of nuts.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 633 |
| Total Fat | 45 g |
| Saturated Fat | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 42 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 112 mg |
| Sodium | 44 mg |
Reviews
Very tasty but I like the pecans a little bigger and I used apples that is what I had
I rarely make dessert but I made this for a dinner party. It was a huge hit even with those who didn’t have much of a sweet tooth. It’s a nice light dessert.
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