Blue Cheese and Pear Tart
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto
We cut this tart up into small pieces for an elegant appetizer, but you could also slice it into large wedges and serve it with a green salad for a light meal.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 425° with a rack set on bottom. Lay dough flat on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Poke holes all over dough with a fork, leaving the outer inch untouched. Bake until dough starts to puff, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
2
Whisk together egg and cheese until smooth and spread over dough, using a spoon to move mixture toward the corners. Sauté onion in oil in a frying pan until softened. Scatter onion and pear over cheese.
Step 3
3
Bake until pastry is golden brown and egg has set, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with thyme and cut into squares.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 2-piece serving.
Ingredients
1 sheet thawed frozen puff pastry (8.6 oz.)
1 large egg
2/3 cup gorgonzola dolce cheese
1/2 small onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 425° with a rack set on bottom. Lay dough flat on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Poke holes all over dough with a fork, leaving the outer inch untouched. Bake until dough starts to puff, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
2
Whisk together egg and cheese until smooth and spread over dough, using a spoon to move mixture toward the corners. Sauté onion in oil in a frying pan until softened. Scatter onion and pear over cheese.
Step 3
3
Bake until pastry is golden brown and egg has set, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with thyme and cut into squares.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 2-piece serving.
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