Pears in a Pastry Crust
This elegant dessert is a surefire winner: With a little planning, you’ll come to the table with your deck stacked. Showcasing stars of the fall harvest season, this easier-than-pie preparation…
Instructions
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In a food processor, mix the flour, icing sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the butter and pulse until the butter forms pea-sized pieces. Add the yogurt and water. Pulse until the dough just comes together. Using your hands, form it into a short log and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes.
This elegant dessert is a surefire winner: With a little planning, you’ll come to the table with your deck stacked. Showcasing stars of the fall harvest season, this easier-than-pie preparation lets the pears keep their shape when enveloped in a snug pastry crust, hiding a little surprise of pecans and maple syrup in the middle. A reminder that good things come in small packages.
