Pear Puff Pastry Tart with Caramelized Onion
A delightful tart combining the sweetness of pears and the savory depth of caramelized onions, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- 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 tablespoon of 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 tablespoons honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking liner.
- Lightly dust working surface with flour and roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle (about 10×15 inches).
- Fold in the edges of the pastry about ½ inch to create a border.
- Use a fork to pierce the inner part of the puff pastry.
- Brush the pastry with the egg wash.
- Layer thinly sliced pears on the pastry.
- Evenly spread the caramelized onions over the pears.
- Add the walnut halves and pieces over the onions and pears.
- Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese evenly over the tart.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden and puffed up.
- Drizzle honey over the baked tart.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm and consider adding extra drizzles of honey and fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for an enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pear tart, puff pastry, caramelized onion, appetizer, vegetarian recipe