Blue Cheese Pear Tartlets
Blue Cheese Pear Tartlets feature sweet pears and tangy blue cheese in flaky pastry.They are quick to prepare yet visually elegant.Perfect for entertaining and festive occasions.Best served warm for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 100 g blue cheese (such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort), crumbled
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- Fresh thyme or rosemary leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into small squares or circles.
- Lightly score a border around each piece and prick the center with a fork.
- Arrange pear slices neatly inside the scored border.
- Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese evenly over the pears.
- Season lightly with black pepper and drizzle with olive oil or brush edges with butter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Remove from oven, drizzle with honey if using, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
- Choose firm, ripe pears to avoid excess moisture.
- Blue cheese intensity varies—adjust quantity to taste.
- Honey is optional but enhances the sweet–savory contrast.
- Tartlets are best eaten fresh or the same day.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best texture.