Frostharbour Rum & Pear Tart ❄️🐉

Clan: Frost Dragon ❄️

Category: Desserts & Sweet Treats

Frostharbour Rum & Pear Tart

Along the frozen docks of Frostharbour, merchant ships arrive carrying exotic spices, fine rum, and precious fruits from warmer lands. This elegant Rum & Pear Tart combines delicate pears with warming spiced rum and a lightly sweetened custard filling, creating a sophisticated dessert that feels indulgent without being overly sweet.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Lower in sugar than traditional tarts
Elegant dinner party dessert
Wonderful balance of fruit and spice
Easy to prepare ahead
Perfect with coffee or cream

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

40 Minutes

Serves

Ingredients

For the Tart Case

1 sheet ready-rolled shortcrust pastry

For the Filling

3 ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large eggs
200ml single cream
2 tbsp dark rum
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg

To Finish

1 tbsp flaked almonds
Light dusting of icing sugar (optional)

To Serve

Greek yoghurt
Lightly whipped cream
Vanilla skyr

Method

Step 1 – Prepare the Tart Case

Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan).

Line a 23cm tart tin with the pastry.

Trim the edges.

Prick the base with a fork.

Step 2 – Blind Bake

Line with baking paper and baking beans.

Bake for 15 minutes.

Remove the paper and beans.

Bake for a further 5 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly.

Step 3 – Prepare the Pears

Peel, core, and thinly slice the pears.

Arrange them neatly across the tart base.

Step 4 – Create the Frostharbour Custard

In a bowl whisk together:

Eggs
Cream
Rum
Maple syrup
Vanilla
Cinnamon
Nutmeg

Mix until smooth.

Step 5 – Build the Feast

Carefully pour the custard mixture over the pears.

Scatter over the flaked almonds.

Step 6 – Bake

Bake for 30–35 minutes.

The filling should be just set with a slight wobble in the centre.

Step 7 – Rest and Serve

Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes.

Serve warm or chilled.

🐉 Dragon’s Tip

Conference pears hold their shape beautifully during baking and provide the best texture.

🗺️ Adventurer’s Notes

🥃 Frost Keeper’s Upgrade

Use spiced rum for deeper flavour and warmth.

🍐 Orchard Variation

Mix pear and apple slices together for extra texture.

⚔️ Winter Banquet

Serve with lightly whipped cream and a small glass of dark rum.

🌰 Sweet Hoard Addition

Scatter toasted walnuts over the tart before serving.

💰 Market Day Saver

Use slightly overripe pears that might otherwise go to waste.

❄️ Ice Dragon Secret

This tart is even better the following day after the rum flavour has fully developed.

📜 Lore of the Hoard

The merchants of Frostharbour treasured rum almost as highly as gold. When southern traders began bringing pears to the frozen northern ports, local bakers combined the two ingredients into a tart that quickly became a favourite among captains and merchants. Its subtle sweetness and warming spice made it the perfect ending to a winter feast, and it remains a prized dessert throughout the Frost Dragon territories. ❄️🐉