Hazelnut, Pear, And Blue Cheese Tart Recipe

Name: Hazelnut, Pear, And Blue Cheese Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted and divided; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury); Baking spray with flour; 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese; 2 large Bartlett or Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons apple jelly; 1 teaspoon water

Servings: persons

2/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted and divided
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury)
Baking spray with flour
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 large Bartlett or Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple jelly
1 teaspoon water

1
Place oven rack in the lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Place 2 tablespoons hazelnuts in a small bowl; set aside. Place remaining hazelnuts and sugar in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add butter, salt, and egg; process until a smooth paste forms.
3
Gently roll pie dough into a 16 x 12-inch rectangle, cutting dough and gently pinching seams as needed to create shape. Fit dough into a 14 x 4 1/2-inch removable-bottom metal tart pan lightly coated with baking spray. Gently press dough against bottom and sides of pan. Spread hazelnut mixture evenly over bottom of dough. Bake in lower third of oven at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven. Sprinkle blue cheese evenly over top.
4
Gently toss pears with lemon juice. Arrange pear slices on top of cheese. Bake at 375u00b0 for 25 minutes or until pears are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife. Remove from oven. Place jelly and 1 teaspoon water in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until mixture boils. Brush top of tart with jelly mixture; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons hazelnuts. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack before slicing.

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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: 2/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted and divided, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Hazelnut, Pear, And Blue Cheese Tart 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.

Hazelnut, Pear, And Blue Cheese Tart

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