Pear Puff Pastry Tart with Caramelized Onion
A delightful tart blending sweet pears and savory caramelized onions on a crunchy puff pastry base, topped with rich blue cheese.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- 2 small pears (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup caramelized onions
- ½ cup walnut halves and pieces
- ¼ cup Gorgonzola or other blue cheese
- 3 tbsp honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking liner.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry to a rectangle about 10×15 inches.
- Fold in the edges of the pastry about ½ inch to create a border.
- Pierce the inner part of the puff pastry with a fork all over.
- Brush the beaten egg over the inner portion and outside edge of the pastry.
- Layer the sliced pears evenly on the pastry. Spread the caramelized onions over the pears, then sprinkle the walnuts and blue cheese on top.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Drizzle honey over the tart while it is still warm.
- Allow the tart to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
This tart can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or dessert. It pairs well with a salad or a nice glass of white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: tart, puff pastry, pears, caramelized onion, blue cheese, appetizer