Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet, spiced pears and tangy Gorgonzola cheese nestled in a flaky puff pastry crust. This Holiday Spiced Pear and Gorgonzola Tart is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it the perfect centerpiece for your festive gatherings. With its warm aromas and mouthwatering flavors, this dish will leave your guests in awe and craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe yet firm pears, sliced
- 4 oz creamy Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 10 oz), thawed
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped and toasted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface until 1/8 inch thick, then transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Core and slice pears into thin wedges.
- In a bowl, mix sliced pears with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped nuts until well coated.
- Spread the pear mixture evenly over the pastry base, leaving a one-inch border. Crumble Gorgonzola on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed up. Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the tart while warm, then cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg