Pear and Blue Cheese Tartlets

Elevate your appetizer game with these elegant Pear and Blue Cheese Tartlets—an irresistible combination of sweet, savory, and buttery flavors encased in golden puff pastry. Perfect for entertaining or a refined snack, these tartlets feature tender pear slices delicately caramelized with butter, paired with creamy, tangy blue cheese and optional crunchy walnuts for a delightful textural contrast. Drizzled with a touch of honey and garnished with fresh thyme, each bite is a balance of sophistication and simplicity. Easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, these tartlets are your go-to recipe for impressing guests or adding gourmet flair to any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
• 2 medium Pears
• 120 grams Blue cheese
• 50 grams Walnuts (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the puff pastry sheets to about 3mm (1/8 inch) thickness. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, giving you 8 squares total.

Step 3

Transfer the pastry squares onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each one.

Step 4

Peel the pears, core them, and slice them thinly into even wedges.

Step 5

In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pear slices and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 6

Crumble the blue cheese into small chunks. Chop the walnuts coarsely if using.

Step 7

Place a few pear slices on each pastry square, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle blue cheese and walnuts (if using) over the pears.

Step 8

Drizzle a small amount of honey over each tartlet, and scatter a few fresh thyme leaves on top.

Step 9

In a small bowl, beat the egg with a tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of each pastry square with the egg wash to help them turn golden brown during baking.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the tartlets from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(753.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1892.6

Total Fat 123.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 340.5mg	0%
Sodium 1939.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 72.8g
Protein 49.9g	0%

Vitamin D 77.8IU	0%
Calcium 765.8mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 1152.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.6%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 33.3%