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Gorgonzola and brie pear tart
Gorgonzola and brie pear tart
A few ingredients and 20 minutes is all it takes to make this flaky, buttery gorgonzola and brie pear tarts. Sometimes, the most impressive dishes are the simplest to make. Perfect for appetizers, brunch or a light dessert, these puff pastry tarts are versatile as they are delicious.
Picture this, a base of flaky puff pastry on top a spread of fig jam and slices of creamy brie that melts into the flaky crust, crumbles of gorgonzola add a tangy twist. The star of the show? Thin slices of ripe juicy pears, their natural sweetness caramelizing slightly as they bake. Sweet and savory in every delicious bite.
Tips and variations for gorgonzola and brie pear tart
- Pear perfection : Use ripe but firm pears for the best texture and flavor. Bartlett, bosc or Anjou are great choices
- Cheese alternatives: swap gorgonzola for goat cheese or a milder blue cheese
- Sweet or savory: Adjust the balance of taste with a touch more honey for sweetness or hot honey for a spicy kick. These gorgonzola and brie pear tarts are the perfect way to impress with minimal effort. Give them a try and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you. It’s my favorite part and it helps others. THANKS!!!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 2 ripe but firm bartlett pears
- 4 oz. brie cheese 1/2 of the wheel cut into thin slices
- 1/2 cup gorgonzola crumbles
- a few sprigs of fresh thyme
- 4 Tbsp. honey
- 1 egg yolk + 1 Tbsp. of water
Instructions
- Thaw one the puff pastry at room temperature while prepping the other ingredients. Thaw until it unfolds without cracking. Don’t let it too warm or it will be harder to handle.
- Preheat your oven to 375- degrees line 2 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place your puff pastry on the prepared pans, spread with the fig jam. To create a picture frame effect, fold the perimeter of the sheets over, , about 1/2 then press with a fork. Pierce the inner part of the pastry with a fork, like you would a piecrust.
- Begin alternating the pears than a slice of brie continue the process of layering the pears then the cheese with the rest of the pears and cheese. On both puff pastry sheets
- Brush the pear tarts with the honey top with fresh thyme leaves then add the crumbled gorgonzola.
- Make an egg wash by combining the egg yolk with the 1 Tbsp. of water. Brush the egg mixture over the edges of the puff pastry.
- Bake in a 375- degree preheated oven for 18 -20 minutes. or until the pastry edges puff up and are golden brown. ENJOY!!!!
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