How to Make Pear and Blue Cheese Tarts - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly magical about the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and these Pear and Blue Cheese Tarts are the perfect embodiment of that magic. Buttery, flaky puff pastry serves as the base for a delectable mixture of ripe, juicy pears and tangy blue cheese, creating a truly indulgent and sophisticated appetizer or light meal. Whether you're looking for a show-stopping dish to impress at your next dinner party or simply craving a delicious and unique flavor combination, thes...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 pears, finely diced
  • 2 cups crumbled blue cheese
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts
  • 30 (2 inch) frozen miniature tart shells

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 tarts

  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onions until brown, soft, and sweet, 40 to 45 minutes. Let onions cool for a few minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove tart shells from freezer and place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Combine caramelized onions with pears, blue cheese, and walnuts in a large bowl. Spoon pear-blue cheese filling into still-frozen tart shells.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is hot and melted and the pastry shells are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or cooled.
  • Nutrition

    197 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 201mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 103mg