BLUE CHEESE WALNUT TART

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This simple yet elegant tart gives any casual get-together a touch of class. It's wonderful as a lunch entree and also perfect as part of a springtime brunch buffet. -Erin Chilcoat, Central Islip, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Press pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, blue cheese and garlic until blended. Add the cream, egg, cayenne and pepper; beat well. Spread mixture into crust. Sprinkle with red peppers, walnuts and parsley. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months, or bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until center is set., To use frozen tart: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Uncover; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until center is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.