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Peach Puff Pastry Tart

17/11/2023

The peach puff pastry tart is a delicious and simple dessert to prepare. Here is the list of ingredients and the procedure to make it.

Ingredients

  • 1 roll of rectangular puff pastry
  • 4-5 fresh peaches (or canned in syrup if not in season)
  • 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk for brushing
  • Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry roll on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  3. Wash the peaches, cut them in half, remove the pit and then slice them thinly.
  4. Arrange the peach slices on top of the puff pastry, leaving about 2 cm of border free all around.
  5. Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the peaches.
  6. Slightly fold the edges of the pastry inward to contain the fruit during baking.
  7. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg yolk to give the tart a nice golden color.
  8. Bake the peach puff pastry tart for about 25-30 minutes or until the puff pastry is puffed and golden.
  9. Let it cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired.

Serve the peach puff pastry tart warm or at room temperature. It is an excellent summer dessert, but if peaches are not in season, you can use those in syrup, well drained from excess liquid.

Fun Facts

Puff pastry is a versatile element in cooking, used in both sweet and savory preparations. Historically, puff pastry is an invention attributed to various countries, but the modern version is often associated with French cuisine, although it is widely used in Italian pastry tradition. The pairing with peach makes it a fresh and light summer dessert.