Blue Cheese and Pear Tarts Recipe

Name: Blue Cheese and Pear Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bosc pears, ripe and firm; 2 lemons; 8 cups water; 2 cups granulated sugar; 397 g packaged frozen puff pastry, thawed; 125 g bleu de bresse cheese, cheese; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon demerara sugar; ½ cup whipping cream; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons plain yogurt; ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts

Servings: persons

2 bosc pears, ripe and firm
2 lemons
8 cups water
2 cups granulated sugar
397 g packaged frozen puff pastry, thawed
125 g bleu de bresse cheese, cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon demerara sugar
½ cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts

1
Peel pears.
2
Rub peeled pears with the cut side of half a lemon.
3
Combine water, sugar,and remaining lemons in a large saucepan.
4
Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
5
Carefully drop in pears.
6
Simmer and poach pears just until tender (about 20 minutes).
7
Remove pears and place in a bowl to cool.
8
Preheat oven to 425F.
9
Roll out half the puff pastry on a floured surface just until it's large enough to cut out two 4 inch rounds.
10
Repeat with remaining half of puff pastry, discarding scraps.
11
Place pastry rounds on baking sheet and top each with cheese.
12
Thinly slice pears and fan over cheese.
13
Sprinkle with demerara sugar.
14
Bake in the centre of the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until pastry is golden and cheese is bubbling.
15
Remove to a rack to slightly cool.
16
Whip cream and 1 tablespoon sugar ina bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
17
Stir in plain yogurt until blended.
18
To serve, sprinkle warm tarts with walnuts and a dollop of whipped cream.

763

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bosc pears, ripe and firm, 2 lemons, 8 cups water, 2 cups granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Blue Cheese and Pear Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Blue Cheese and Pear Tarts

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Variations & substitutions

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