Easy Pear Danish Bars are quick to make - flaky pastry with a divine, yet simple Pear filling. These Pear Danishes will steal the show at any party [perfect everyday dessert too!]
1can825g / 29 ounces Pear Halves, drained and cut into thin slices
2TBHoney
1large Egg
2TBMilk
2TBLemon Juice
⅓cupIcing SugarPowdered Sugar
TO DECORATE:
Almond Sliverstoasted, to decorate (optional)
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 220 deg C (440 deg F) – line a baking sheet with baking paper
Beat the Egg Whites until stiff peaks form – add 1/4 of the Caster Sugar and beat again until the mixture has a glossy look – fold in remaining Caster Sugar and the Ground Almonds
Place one unrolled roll of Puff-Pastry on the prepared baking sheet – spread the Egg White mixture over – arrange the Pear slices on top of the Egg White mixture and drizzle with the Honey
Arrange the second roll of Puff-Pastry over the Pears
Whisk together the Egg and Milk – brush the top layer of Puff-Pastry with the mixture – bake 25 – 30 minutes or until golden and puffed
Leave to cool completely – slice into bars
Beat the Lemon Juice and Icing Sugar together – drizzle over the bars and sprinkle with Almond Slivers – chill a few minutes until the glaze has set
Nutrition Facts
Easy Pear Danish Bars
Amount per Serving
Calories
291.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
16.8
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
4.1
g
26
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
10.7
g
Carbohydrates
31.6
g
11
%
Fiber
1.5
g
6
%
Sugar
12.1
g
13
%
Protein
4.6
g
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.