Best 2 Pear And Blue Cheese Tartlets Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Pear and Blue Cheese Tartlets, where sweet and savory flavors dance harmoniously on your palate. These bite-sized delicacies feature a flaky, buttery crust filled with a creamy, tangy blue cheese filling, topped with tender pear slices that caramelize beautifully in the oven. The contrasting flavors and textures create a symphony of taste that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions, including how to make the perfect pastry dough, prepare the blue cheese filling, and arrange the pear slices for an elegant presentation. It also offers variations, such as using different types of cheese or adding nuts for a crunchy twist.

In addition to the Pear and Blue Cheese Tartlets, this article includes three other delectable recipes:

- **Roasted Pear and Goat Cheese Salad:** A refreshing and flavorful salad that combines roasted pears with creamy goat cheese, peppery arugula, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
- **Pear and Blue Cheese Bruschetta:** A delightful appetizer that features toasted baguette slices topped with a savory spread of blue cheese, caramelized pears, and a drizzle of honey.
- **Pear and Gorgonzola Crostini:** A simple yet elegant canapé that pairs ripe pears with tangy gorgonzola cheese and a sweet balsamic glaze on crispy crostini.

These recipes offer a versatile collection of dishes that can be enjoyed as appetizers, light meals, or even as part of a festive holiday spread. With their combination of sweet and savory flavors, these recipes are sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLUE CHEESE AND PEAR TARTLETS

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Tasty, hot appetizers that take little time to prepare but will impress your guests!

Provided by BOLLIVEB

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries

Time 35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 ripe pear - peeled, cored, and chopped
2 tablespoons light cream
ground black pepper to taste
1 (2.1 ounce) package mini phyllo tart shells

Steps:

Pre-bake phyllo shells according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
Mix together blue cheese, pear, and cream. Season to taste with pepper. Spoon mixture into cooled shells.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 116.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE TARTLETS

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This comes from Anne Byrn's new cookbook "The Dinner Doctor". Quick and Easy and very impressive appetizer. I used Bosc pears and Clemson Blue blue cheese. These were wonderful.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories Cheese

Time 18m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

30 frozen miniature phyllo cups
1 tablespoon butter
2 pears, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
5 ounces saga blue cheese or 5 ounces another creamy blue cheese, trimmed of rind and cut into 30 small cubes

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350.
Place the frozen phyllo shells on a rimmed baking sheet.
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the pears in the skillet and cook, stirring for 1 minute to soften slightly.
Sprinkle the sugar over the pears and let cook, stirring until they are completely soft, 2 minutes longer.
Remove skillet from heat.
Place 1 teaspoon of the pears and their juice in each phyllo shell.
Top with a cube of blue cheese.
Bake the tartlets until the cheese melts and the shells are crisp and golden brown 7 to 8 minutes.
(You can also sprinkle finely chopped walnuts over tartlets before baking if desired).
These tartlets can be made 1 day before and reheated in an oven at 350 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes.

Tips:

For a crispier crust, pre-bake the tart shells for 10-12 minutes before filling.
If you don't have puff pastry sheets, you can use store-bought pie crusts or make your own.
For a sweeter tart, use ripe pears that are sweet and juicy.
If you don't like blue cheese, you can substitute it with goat cheese or cheddar cheese.
Sprinkle some chopped walnuts or pecans on top of the tartlets before baking for an extra crunch.
Serve the tartlets warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Pear and blue cheese tartlets are a delicious and elegant appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties and gatherings, and they're also easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious treat that's sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give these pear and blue cheese tartlets a try. You won't be disappointed!