Gorgonzola Tarts With Balsamic Pears Recipe

Name: Gorgonzola Tarts With Balsamic Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup water crackers, crushed; 2 1/2 oz creamy gorgonzola cheese; 2 tbsp creme fraiche or sour cream; 2 sheets gelatin or 2 tbsp powdered gelatin, bloomed in cold water; 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped; 2 None pears, cored and cut into thin wedges; 1 tbsp sugar; 4-5 tbsp balsamic vinegar; None None fresh thyme, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 1/2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup water crackers, crushed
2 1/2 oz creamy gorgonzola cheese
2 tbsp creme fraiche or sour cream
2 sheets gelatin or 2 tbsp powdered gelatin, bloomed in cold water
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
2 None pears, cored and cut into thin wedges
1 tbsp sugar
4-5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
None None fresh thyme, for garnish

1
Melt 2 tbsp butter and mix with crushed crackers. Place four 2 inch pastry rings on a tray and distribute the cracker mixture between them. Press firmly to create a crust then chill for 15 mins.
2
Meanwhile, mix the gorgonzola and creme fraiche (or sour cream, if using) and season. If using sheet gelatin, squeeze out any excess moisture. Mix bloomed gelatin with 2 tbsp gorgonzola mixture then gently heat until gelatin melts. Add back into the main gorgonzola mixture. Chill for 10 mins. Fold in whipped cream then spread over tart bases and smooth. Chill for 3 hours.
3
To finish, melt remaining butter in a frying pan and cook pears, turning, for 1 min. Sprinkle with sugar and cook until caramelized. Add vinegar and 3 tbsp water and bring to a boil. Season with black pepper. Remove the tarts from the rings and transfer to serving plates. Add pears and garnish with thyme.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup water crackers, crushed, 2 1/2 oz creamy gorgonzola cheese, 2 tbsp creme fraiche or sour cream, and more.

Yes, Gorgonzola Tarts With Balsamic Pears 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.

Gorgonzola Tarts With Balsamic Pears

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