Pear & Prosciutto Ricotta Tart

A Christmas appetizer worth swooning over – pear & prosciutto ricotta tart with a rosemary honey butter sauce and pecans. The Prosciutto di Parma is the absolute star, pairing so well with the buttery pastry and sweet pears. I can’t think of a better combination of flavors and textures to start off a holiday meal on the very tastiest note!

Pear & Prosciutto Ricotta Tart

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There aren’t even words to describe how good this pear & prosciutto ricotta tart is! It’s my ideal Christmas appetizer – sweet and savory flavors, extremely stunning presentation, and very easy to make.

Pear & Prosciutto Ricotta Tart

Pear & Prosciutto Ricotta Tart

We’re taking some help from store-bought puff pastry so that this tart comes together effortlessly with very minimal effort. You’ll spread the ricotta onto the dough, top with thinly sliced pears, fold the edges, bake until golden, drizzle with a quick honey butter sauce, pop it back in the oven, and finish with lots of sweet pecans, fried rosemary, and of course…the Prosciutto di Parma!

Delicate, savory prosciutto always pairs with sweet ingredients really well, so the pears are a perfect seasonal match. It’s just the most wonderful combo and really couldn’t be better for the holidays!

Pear & Prosciutto Ricotta Tart

Pear & Prosciutto Ricotta Tart

If you need a beautiful crowd-pleasing holiday appetizer that is surely to impress…this is it. Enjoy!!

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Pear & Prosciutto Ricotta Tart

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the easiest, yet most beautiful puff pastry tart with ricotta cheese, sweet pears, honey butter, rosemary, pecans, and prosciutto di parma

servings: 8

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14 oz) sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 8 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
  • kosher salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 large pear, thinly sliced
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp cream (or milk) 
  • 1 tsp anise (or fennel) seeds
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 large sprig fresh rosemary
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ cup chopped pecans 
  • 8 thin slices prosciutto di parma

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper. Unfold the puff pastry into a rectangle. Spread the ricotta cheese evenly onto the dough, leaving a 1” border. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
  2. Arrange the sliced pears over the ricotta. Drizzle with olive oil and season again. Fold the edges of dough over the pears and pinch the corners together. Combine the egg yolk and cream in a small bowl. Brush this egg wash onto the border of dough. Sprinkle the anise seeds onto the border. 
  3. Bake the tart for 30 minutes on the middle rack of the oven. Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Add the rosemary sprig. Drop the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the butter is lightly browned and the rosemary is crisp. Remove and reserve the rosemary. Turn off the heat and whisk in the honey.  
  4. Remove the tart from the oven and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the honey mixture over top. Bake again for 10 minutes, or until golden and caramelized. Stir the pecans into the remaining honey mixture.
  5. Transfer the tart to a cutting board. Let cool for a minute or so. Top with the slices of prosciutto. Spoon the pecans over top and garnish with the fried rosemary leaves. Cut into pieces and serve immediately. 

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  1. Hi, I have made this recipe 3 times now. The first time I made the original recipe exactly. Then I couldn’t resist making a couple of changes. The second time and third time I added freshly chopped oregano, thyme and a hint of garlic purée to the Ricotta and mixed well. Then second time I substituted home grown tomatoes for pears and then yesterday my third attempt I substituted figs and thinly sliced courgettes for the pear. (We currently have a glut of figs, courgettes and tomato so a little imagination is required and thus recipe is so adaptable). Thank you for inventing it!!

  2. I just made this today and it was incredibly delicious. This is one of the best things I have ever made. Can’t wait to make it for a party or brunch.

  3. You and your instagram page have inspired me to keep up with my cooking and to truly stick with my dream of having my own restaurant. Can’t wait to try this for Christmas Eve!

  4. This looks incredible! I’m excited to give it a try and it looks like the perfect way to elevate store bought puff pastry! Delicious flavor combinations!!

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