Pear and Chocolate Tart
A pear and chocolate tart with poached pear halves baked into a chocolate filling in a buttery cocoa shortcrust shell. Handmade in Port Melbourne, available in 9-inch and 11-inch sizes.
A pear and chocolate tart with poached pear halves baked into a chocolate filling, set into a buttery cocoa shortcrust shell.
- Best for family lunches, afternoon tea and shared dessert tables
- Available in 9-inch and 11-inch sizes
- Optional message plaque
- Handmade in Port Melbourne
A pear and chocolate tart made for sharing
A pear and chocolate tart with poached pear halves baked into a chocolate filling, set into a buttery cocoa shortcrust shell.
How it’s finished
The tart is finished with poached pear slices fanned in a ring over the chocolate filling and a chocolate tuile set in the centre.
Handmade in Port Melbourne
Each Pear and Chocolate Tart is made in-house at Melbourne Bakehouse on Bay Street in Port Melbourne. It is a good fit for family lunches, afternoon tea and shared dessert tables where you want a tart sized to suit the table.
Choosing your cake size
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 9-inch | Serves around 12-16 people. Best for birthdays, family lunches or office celebrations where dessert is part of the occasion. |
| 11-inch | Serves around 18-22 people. Best for larger birthdays, office celebrations or shared dessert tables where you need more generous portions. |
You can also add a message plaque for a birthday, thank you, anniversary or custom message.
How to serve Pear and Chocolate Tart
Best at cool room temperature so the ganache softens. Slice with a hot dry knife for clean cuts through the pear and chocolate.
- Vegetarian
- Made in-house
- Tart
- Whole tart
Serving size: 120g slice
- Energy
- 1760kJ / 420Cal
- Protein
- 5.6g
- Carbohydrate
- 48g
- Fat
- 25g
| Nutrient | Per serve | Per 100g/ml |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1760kJ / 420Cal | 1470kJ / 350Cal |
| Protein | 5.6g | 4.7g |
| Fat, total | 25g | 21g |
| Fat, saturated | 13.0g | 10.8g |
| Carbohydrate | 48g | 40g |
| Sugars | 32g | 27g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.8g | 1.5g |
| Sodium | 240mg | 200mg |
Nutrition values are estimates based on a 120g slice and may vary with cake size, serving portion and preparation.
| Dietary | |
|---|---|
| Allergen Info | Contains Dairy, Contains Eggs, Contains Gluten, Contains Soy |
| Style | Tart |
| Sizes available | Whole tart |
| Serves | One generous tart, serves around 14–18. |
| Ingredients | Chocolate shortcrust: wheat flour, butter (milk), cocoa, egg, sugar, salt. Ganache filling: dark chocolate (milk, soy), cream (milk), butter (milk). Topping: pears poached in vanilla syrup, apricot glaze. |
| Cross-contact | Made in a kitchen that also handles tree nuts, peanuts and sesame. We cannot guarantee any item is free from trace allergens. |
| Personalisation | Optional message plaque for birthday, thank you, anniversary or custom messages. |
| Lead time | Whole cakes and tarts need at least 24 hours notice for custom finishes or plaques. |
| Storage | Refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 3 days. Best eaten within two days of purchase for the pastry texture. |
| Origin | Made in our Port Melbourne bakehouse at 210 Bay Street. |
