Desserts

Pear and Honey Tart

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

You can have this creamy, honey-sweetened delight on the table in less than 30 minutes.

1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large red pears, cored and sliced
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup honey, plus more to serve
2 teaspoons lemon zest
Garnish: chopped toasted pecans

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. On a lightly floured surface, unfold 1 pastry sheet. Roll into a 10-inch square, and place on prepared pan. Unfold remaining pastry sheet, and cut 4 (2-inch-wide) strips. Reserve remaining pastry for another use. Brush edges of pastry with water. Place strips around edge of crust, trimming to fit.

3. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool completely.

4. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add pears; cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with a mixer at medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Beat in honey and zest. Spread mixture onto