I feel like I’ve been cooking for days because I have. Sunday night was the first night of Hanukah, so I made latkes and applesauce. Jeff helped out with the hard part: he grated the potatoes and onion on a box grater, the only way to make latkes.
But on Sunday afternoon during the Patriots-Titans halftime, I decided to make an easy tart with pear, blue cheese, onion or shallot, and puff pastry. It takes just minutes to make. And if you’re a fan of blue cheese, Gorgonzola or Carambola and pears, like I am, this easy appetizer or light lunch is a must try. Although pears and blue cheeses are a perfect pairing, you may be able to try it with another creamy cheese if you’re not a blue cheese fan.
Ingredients
- 1 store bought puff pastry (I use either Pepperidge Farm or Trader Joe’s), thawed
- 2/3 c. blue cheese of your choice, a creamy one like Carambola is the easiest to use
- 1 large egg
- 1 pair, sliced thin
- 1/2 a small onion or one large shallot
- thyme (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degree F.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry and place it on parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Prick the pastry with a fork so it doesn’t balloon up.
- Bake the pastry for 10 minutes till it is lightly golden.
- Beat the egg and add the cheese and whisk or beat until almost smooth.
- Saute the thinly sliced onion or shallot till softened.
- Spread the egg/cheese mixture onto the baked puff pastry leaving a border around the edges.
- Place the sliced pear on top of the cheese either in a pattern or randomly, whichever you prefer. Sprinkle sautéed onions on top.
- Bake for 15 minutes till golden and the cheese mixture has melted.
- Add a little thyme to the top, if you like.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and eating. Enjoy!
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YUM! Thank you for the recipe, this looks absolutely delectable, Allison!
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It really is delectable!!
I’d love to serve this as an appetizer. If I have family over on Christmas Eve this year this would be a great way to start.
It’s an easy, elegant appetizer! I recommend it!
I am such a gorgonzola freak!
Me, too! I love the occasional steak with gorgonzola sauce or on a salad. Yum! You would like this, G