Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the sweet and savory flavors of pears and blue cheese in a flaky, golden tart crust. This delectable dish is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, with ripe pears adding a natural sweetness that is perfectly complemented by the tangy, salty bite of blue cheese. The result is a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that guide you through the process of creating this mouthwatering pear and blue cheese tart. Discover variations that incorporate different types of cheese, herbs, and spices, allowing you to customize the tart to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic combination or a more adventurous flavor profile, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your culinary endeavor.
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PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE TART
Enjoy this delicious pear tart dessert made using Original Bisquick® mix and sprinkled with cheese and walnuts that can be served warm or cold.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom with cooking spray.
- In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and hot water until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom and up side of tart pan, using fingers coated with Bisquick mix. Bake 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender; remove from heat.
- Arrange pear slices on crust. Spread butter mixture over pears. Bake 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle walnuts over pears. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until tart is golden brown.
- Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese. Cool 10 minutes on cooling rack. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g
PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE TART
A simple tart yet oh so very elegant! Although the recipe calls for pastry flour, you may have fine success with all-purpose flour as well. The amount of flour may vary a bit but not by a significant amount.
Provided by ValkyrieQueen
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 tarts, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pate Sucree:.
- Cream together the butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla on medium speed using a paddle attachment, scraping down the bowl periodically, until smooth and light in color. Be careful not to overcream the mixture. Add the eggs and yolks gradually, scraping down the bowl and blending until smooth after each addition. Add the flour all at once and mix on low speed until just blended.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Scale the dough as desired. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before rolling. The dough can be held under refrigeration or frozen.
- Filling:.
- On a floured work surface, working in batches, roll out the pastry dough 1/8- to 1/4-in/3- to 6-mm thick. Cut out 12 circles 6-in/15-cm in diameter. Line 12 individual tart pans 5-in/13-cm in diameter with the dough. Trim any excess dough from the edges. Chill for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Preheat an oven to 400°F/204°C Lay a small square of aluminum foil inside each tart pan and fill it with dried beans to weight the dough during baking. Blind bake the tarts 15 minutes, then turn down the oven to 350°F/177°C and bake 5 more minutes. If the edges of the tart start to brown too quickly during the baking process, line the edges with aluminum foil. Once the crusts are finished baking, remove the foil and beans, prick the bottoms with a fork, and set them aside to cool, leaving them in their molds.
- Divide the almonds evenly and sprinkle into the bottom of each crust.
- Place one pear half on your work surface at a time. Working with your knife at a diagonal, slice each half crosswise into 1/4-in/6-mm slices. Arrange the slices of one pear half evenly over the almonds.
- Place the cheese in a food processor and mix until smooth. Add the cream, sugar, and eggs. Mix for about 30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth. Scrape the bowl down periodically while mixing. Divide the mixture evenly over the pears in the crust, scraping the bowl out with a rubber spatula. Spread the mixture gently with a rubber spatula to make sure it covers everything fairly evenly.
- Bake the tarts in a 350°F/177°C oven for 35 minutes, or until set.
- Allow the tarts to cool slightly before removing them from the molds. Slice the tarts and serve them warm.
RUSTIC PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE TART
Super easy and tasty, we used Pillsbury™ Pie Crust for our Rustic Pear and Blue Cheese Tart. Simply spoon the fresh pear filling in the middle of the crust, dot with cheese, fold the edges and bake for 30 minutes.
Provided by By Bree Hester
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
- In large bowl, toss all ingredients except pie crust, blue cheese and honey. Set aside.
- Unroll pie crust onto cookie sheet. Spoon pear mixture onto center of crust, spreading to within 2 inches of edge. Dot blue cheese pieces over pears. Fold edge of crust up over pears.
- Bake 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Drizzle honey over tart. To serve, cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE TART
Steps:
- On a floured work surface, working in batches, roll out the pastry dough 1/8- to 1/4-in/3- to 6-mm thick. Cut out 12 circles 6-in/15-cm in diameter. Line 12 individual tart pans 5-in/13-cm in diameter with the dough. Trim any excess dough from the edges. Chill for 30 minutes to an hour. Preheat an oven to 400°F/204°C. Lay a small square of aluminum foil inside each tart pan and fill it with dried beans to weight the dough during baking. Blind bake the tarts 15 minutes, then turn down the oven to 350°F/177°C and bake 5 more minutes. If the edges of the tart start to brown too quickly during the baking process, line the edges with aluminum foil. Once the crusts are finished baking, remove the foil and beans, prick the bottoms with a fork, and set them aside to cool, leaving them in their molds. Divide the almonds evenly and sprinkle into the bottom of each crust. Place one pear half on your work surface at a time. Working with your knife at a diagonal, slice each half crosswise into 1/4-in/6-mm slices. Arrange the slices of one pear half evenly over the almonds. Place the cheese in a food processor and mix until smooth. Add the cream, sugar, and eggs. Mix for about 30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth. Scrape the bowl down periodically while mixing. Divide the mixture evenly over the pears in the crust, scraping the bowl out with a rubber spatula. Spread the mixture gently with a rubber spatula to make sure it covers everything fairly evenly. Bake the tarts in a 350°F/177°C oven for 35 minutes, or until set. Allow the tarts to cool slightly before removing them from the molds. Slice the tarts and serve them warm .
Tips:
- For the best results, use ripe pears that are not too soft. This will help them hold their shape during baking.
- If you don't have any blue cheese on hand, you can substitute another type of cheese that has a strong flavor, such as cheddar or goat cheese.
- To make the tart ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Wrap the tart tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, let the tart come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
- This tart can also be made in a muffin tin. Simply divide the filling between 12 muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Serve the tart warm or at room temperature with a side of salad or soup.
Conclusion:
This pear and blue cheese tart is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. The combination of sweet pears and salty blue cheese is a classic pairing that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its flaky crust and creamy filling, this tart is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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