Pear Custard Bars
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Pear Custard Bars, a luscious dessert that perfectly marries tender slices of ripe pears with a velvety vanilla custard atop a buttery shortbread crust. This easy-to-make recipe celebrates the natural sweetness of pears, which are layered over a golden, lightly baked crust and blanketed in a creamy custard infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla. Ideal for entertaining or as an elevated treat for yourself, these bars only take 20 minutes of prep time and bake up beautifully in just under an hour. With a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, they make for an elegant presentation that’s sure to impress. Whether served as a chilled dessert or with a warm cup of tea, these Pear Custard Bars are a delicious way to showcase the flavors of the season. Perfect for pear custard lovers and holiday baking enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 3 medium Pears (ripe but firm)
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.75 cups Heavy cream
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
While the crust is baking, peel, core, and slice the pears thinly. Lay the slices in a single layer on the baked crust, slightly overlapping if necessary.
In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour this custard mixture evenly over the pears.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the custard is set and lightly golden on top.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then lift them out using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 12 squares or bars.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired, for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2804 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.6 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.0 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 862 mg | 287% | |
| Sodium | 880 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 378.8 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.3 g | ||
| Protein | 39.7 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1049 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
