Pear, Hazelnut and Pistachio Tart with French Toast

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet of ready-to-roll puff pastry
• 3 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup of hazelnuts, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup of pistachios, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 4 slices of bread
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 1 tbsp of butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
2. Place the puff pastry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and fold the edges up to create a border.
3. Arrange the sliced pears onto the pastry, leaving a small gap between each slice.
4. Mix together the hazelnuts, pistachios, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt in a small bowl.
5. Spoon the mixture over the pears, covering them evenly.
6. Bake the tart for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the pears are cooked through.
7. While the tart is baking, make the French toast. Beat together the eggs and milk in a shallow dish.
8. Dip each side of the bread slices into the egg mixture to coat evenly.
9. Melt the butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
10. Add the soaked bread to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
11. Once the tart is ready, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
12. Serve the warm tart and French toast together for a delicious breakfast or brunch.

Verdict:

This Pear, Hazelnut and Pistachio Tart with French Toast is the perfect indulgent breakfast or brunch dish! The crispy puff pastry, sweet pears and crunchy nut topping work perfectly together to create a flavor explosion in your mouth. The addition of the French toast makes for a satisfyingly filling meal that is sure to impress!

Serving Suggestions:

Serve your Pear, Hazelnut and Pistachio Tart with French Toast alongside a cup of hot coffee or tea for the perfect weekend brunch. Alternatively, enjoy as a decadent dessert after a light lunch or dinner.