Best 2 Blue Cheese And Pear Tartlets Recipes

Calling all cheese lovers and pastry enthusiasts! Embark on a culinary journey with us as we delve into the art of creating the perfect blue cheese and pear tartlets. These delectable treats combine the rich, savory flavors of blue cheese with the sweet, crisp notes of pear, all nestled within a delicate, buttery crust. Whether you're seeking an impressive appetizer for your next gathering or a delightful dessert to indulge in, our article will guide you through the process of crafting these irresistible tartlets.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLUE CHEESE AND PEAR TARTLETS

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Tasty, hot appetizers that take little time to prepare but will impress your guests!

Provided by BOLLIVEB

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries

Time 35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 ripe pear - peeled, cored, and chopped
2 tablespoons light cream
ground black pepper to taste
1 (2.1 ounce) package mini phyllo tart shells

Steps:

Pre-bake phyllo shells according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
Mix together blue cheese, pear, and cream. Season to taste with pepper. Spoon mixture into cooled shells.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 116.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE TARTLETS

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This comes from Anne Byrn's new cookbook "The Dinner Doctor". Quick and Easy and very impressive appetizer. I used Bosc pears and Clemson Blue blue cheese. These were wonderful.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories Cheese

Time 18m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

30 frozen miniature phyllo cups
1 tablespoon butter
2 pears, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
5 ounces saga blue cheese or 5 ounces another creamy blue cheese, trimmed of rind and cut into 30 small cubes

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350.
Place the frozen phyllo shells on a rimmed baking sheet.
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the pears in the skillet and cook, stirring for 1 minute to soften slightly.
Sprinkle the sugar over the pears and let cook, stirring until they are completely soft, 2 minutes longer.
Remove skillet from heat.
Place 1 teaspoon of the pears and their juice in each phyllo shell.
Top with a cube of blue cheese.
Bake the tartlets until the cheese melts and the shells are crisp and golden brown 7 to 8 minutes.
(You can also sprinkle finely chopped walnuts over tartlets before baking if desired).
These tartlets can be made 1 day before and reheated in an oven at 350 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes.

Tips:

To ensure the tartlets have a crispy crust, preheat the oven to the highest temperature possible before baking.
Use a sharp knife to cut the pears into thin slices. This will help them cook evenly.
If you don't have a tart pan, you can use a muffin tin instead. Just be sure to grease the cups well before adding the dough.
For a sweeter tartlet, use a sweeter variety of pear, such as a Bartlett or Bosc pear.
If you don't have blue cheese on hand, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as brie or goat cheese.
Serve the tartlets warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

These blue cheese and pear tartlets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for a party or potluck, and they're sure to impress your guests. The combination of sweet pears, salty blue cheese, and buttery crust is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give these tartlets a try. You won't be disappointed.