Caramelised Pear & Gorgonzola Tart
A delightful tart that combines the sweetness of caramelised pears with the bold flavors of Gorgonzola cheese, all on a flaky puff pastry crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
- 3 medium Bosc pears (sliced)
- 4 oz Gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add the sliced pears and brown sugar, and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle crumbled Gorgonzola and fresh thyme over the caramelised pears and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Spoon the pear mixture onto the center of the pastry, leaving about an inch around the edges.
- Fold the pastry edges slightly inward to create a border.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
Use ripe pears for maximum sweetness, and feel free to experiment with different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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