Best 6 Pear Gruyere Cheese Pie Recipes

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Pear gruyere cheese pie is a classic dish that combines the flavors of sweet pears, nutty gruyere cheese, and buttery pastry. The result is a pie that is both elegant and delicious, and it's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a special dessert to serve at a dinner party or a simple treat to enjoy on a weeknight, pear gruyere cheese pie is the perfect choice.

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

PEAR GRUYERE PIE



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I love cheese and fruit, so this pie is a natural pairing for me. Sweet and spicy wine-poached pears and a flaky, buttery cheese crust make for a winning dessert you'll want to make again and again. If you're serving this for Thanksgiving, bake leaf-shaped pie pastry on top for a festive look. -Alexandra Penfold, Brooklyn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 ounces Gruyere cheese, finely grated
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup port wine
1/4 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 medium pears (about 3 pounds) peeled and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place flour, cheese, sugar and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. While pulsing, add just enough ice water to form moist crumbs. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., In a large saucepan, combine water, wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla and spices; bring to a boil. Add pears to poaching liquid. Cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender., Using a slotted spoon, remove pears and cool slightly. Refrigerate until cooled; discard cinnamon stick. Meanwhile, return poaching liquid to a boil. Cook 12-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into reduced liquid. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour into a 1-cup measuring cup. Cool slightly; refrigerate until chilled., Preheat oven to 400°. On a well-floured surface, roll 1 dough portion to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Add pear filling; pour syrup over pears. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Cut decorative cutouts from remaining crust and arrange over filling; re-roll scraps as needed. Brush crust with egg. Place pie on a baking sheet., Bake 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover edge with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PEAR WITH GRUYERE PIE



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Provided by Emily

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 double crust
7-9 pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
3 Tbsp brown sugar
3 Tbsp sugar
3-4 Tbsp flour
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cardamom
1 egg + 1 Tbsp water or milk
1/2c grated gruyere cheese (more or less to taste)

Steps:

  • Roll out bottom crust and place in a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Make pie filling by combining pear slices, sugars, 3 Tbsp flour, vanilla, cinnamon, and cardamom. If pears are especially juicy, stir in an additional tablespoon of flour. Pour filling into crust.
  • Roll out top crust and place over filling. Pinch crust edges together and crimp with fingers or press down with a fork. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water together. Brush top crust with egg wash. Sprinkle with cheese. Make a few small slits with a knife to allow steam to escape during baking.
  • Place pie pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 45-60 minutes, or until very golden. Rotate pan halfway through cook time for even baking. Allow pie to cool before slicing.

PEAR AND GRUYERE HAND PIES



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These days practically every supermarket offers frozen puff pastry. For the best results, look for the brands that have the fewest ingredients and use real butter. Puff pastry is all about the butter, and that's the flavor you want to come through.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups diced pears (from about 2 Bosc pears)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pieces puff pastry (about 1 1/2 pounds), thawed if frozen
All-purpose flour, for rolling
1 large egg, lightly beaten
4 ounces grated Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pears and the thyme and cook until the pears are tender and any juice has evaporated, 4 to 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate to cool completely.
  • Working with 1 sheet of puff pastry at a time, on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a 10-by-15-inch rectangle. Trim about 1/8 inch off of each edge. Cut the dough into 6 equal squares. Transfer the squares to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Brush a 1-inch border of egg on each square. Divide the cheese among the 12 squares. Then divide the pear mixture among the squares. Fold the squares over into triangles and press to seal with a fork. Transfer the pies to the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brush the tops and sides of the pies with the egg. Cut a slit in each pie to allow steam to escape. Bake the pies until deep golden brown and puffed, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating halfway through. Transfer to a rack to cool slightly and serve warm.

PEAR PIE II



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A wonderful custard type pie. The recipe was given to me by a friend when I had a bumper yield of pears from the tree in our yard. It's a favorite even when I have to buy the pears. To make prep time even faster I use a deep dish pie shell from the frozen food section.

Provided by TNMARTIN

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes     Pear Pie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3 eggs
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup melted butter
3 pears - peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, flour, sugar, almond extract and melted butter. Pour into unbaked pie crust. Arrange sliced pears in spokes radiating from center.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until custard is firm. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 113.3 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 246.5 mg, Sugar 43.8 g

CHEDDAR PEAR PIE



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I take this pie to lots of different gatherings, and I make sure to have copies of the recipe with me since people always ask for it. It's amusing to see some folks puzzling over what's in the filling - they expect apples but love the subtle sweetness of the pears. -Cynthia LaBree, Elmer, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 frozen pie shell (9 inches)
TOPPING:
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pears, sugar, cornstarch and salt; toss gently to coat. Pour into pie shell. , For topping, combine the cheese, flour, sugar and salt; stir in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake at 425° for 25-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Cool on a wire rack for 15-20. Serve warm. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHEDDAR PEAR PIE



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Without a doubt, this is the best pie in my arsenal of recipes. It is a pear-filled pie topped with a crumble of brown sugar and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by MommaChef

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup butter
6 cups peeled and sliced pears
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine the flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and Cheddar cheese. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Toss the sliced pears with the lemon juice. Combine the 1/2 cup brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Add the sugar mixture to the pears and toss to coat.
  • Transfer the pears to the pie crust and top with the crumble mixture. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.9 calories, Carbohydrate 87.3 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 281.3 mg, Sugar 51.9 g

Tips:

  • For the perfect crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour and butter. The butter will help to create a flaky crust, while the all-purpose flour will provide structure.
  • When rolling out the dough, be sure to do so on a lightly floured surface. This will prevent the dough from sticking.
  • To prevent the filling from bubbling over, brush the edges of the crust with egg white before baking.
  • Bake the pie in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the crust cooks evenly.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the filling to set.

Conclusion:

Pear and Gruyère cheese pie is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The combination of sweet pears and savory cheese is a perfect balance of flavors. This pie is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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