The flavor pairing in this Pear and Blue Cheese tart is exceptional—an elegant balance of sweet and savory that makes a stunning appetizer for gatherings or holiday entertaining.
Bosc pears take center stage in this straightforward recipe. Paired with crumbled blue cheese on flaky puff pastry, these tarts come together quickly and are easy to scale up when you have company.
Pear and Blue Cheese Tarts
If you haven’t tried pears with blue cheese before, this recipe is a must. The salty, creamy bite of blue cheese complements the pears’ natural sweetness, while puff pastry adds a buttery flake and toasted walnuts bring satisfying crunch. Each bite delivers sweet, salty, and savory notes.
Caramelizing the pears is worth the extra minute or two: it softens them and concentrates the brown sugar flavor into a glossy syrup that enhances the tart.
Ingredients for Pear Blue Cheese Tart Recipe
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 Bosc pears, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (or substitute crumbled feta or goat cheese)
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped (pecans, almonds, or macadamia nuts also work)
How to Make a Pear Blue Cheese Tart
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the pears and set them aside.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pear slices and brown sugar, stirring to coat. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the pears soften and release their juices, forming a syrupy glaze.
Lay the puff pastry sheet on the prepared baking sheet and cut it into four equal pieces. Lightly score a border around each square without cutting all the way through—this helps the edges rise and form a rim.
Brush the scored borders lightly with the beaten egg. Use only a thin layer so the edges can puff without becoming glued down by excess wash.
Spoon the caramelized pears into the center of each pastry square, staying inside the border. Drizzle any remaining syrup over the pears for extra gloss and flavor.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and blue cheese crumbles. If you reserved any syrup, spoon a little over the finished tarts.
Notes for Making Pear and Blue Cheese Tarts
- When cutting the puff pastry, press straight down with a sharp knife rather than dragging it. Dragging can compress the layers and prevent proper puffing.
- If you accidentally cut through the border, it usually repairs itself during baking—don’t worry.
- Use only a light egg wash on the border. Too much will bind the layers and stop them from rising.
- To remove the pear core cleanly, slice down one side and pop out the seeds and membrane. For any remaining bits, make a small “V” cut to remove them.
- If your walnuts are raw, add them during the last 5 minutes of baking to toast them gently on the tart.
Want more tasty pear recipes?
- Pear Bundt Cake
- Sausage and Pear Sheet Pan Dinner
- Pear Stuffed Biscuit Waffles
- Pear Galette
- Apple & Pear Puff Pancake
- Baked Cinnamon Ricotta Pears
Pear and Blue Cheese Tarts
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 2 pears sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 c light brown sugar
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1/2 c blue cheese crumbles
- 1/2 c toasted walnuts chopped
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Slice the pears and set aside.
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Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the pears and brown sugar, stir to coat, and cook about 5 minutes until the pears soften and form a syrup.
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Place the puff pastry on the baking sheet and cut into 4 equal pieces. Lightly score a border around each piece without cutting through.
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Brush the pastry borders lightly with the beaten egg to help them brown without weighing them down.
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Spoon the caramelized pears into each pastry, staying inside the border, and drizzle with any remaining syrup.
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Bake 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool about 5 minutes, then top with toasted walnuts and blue cheese. Drizzle extra syrup if desired.
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