Pear and Cheddar Tart

Name: Pear and Cheddar Tart
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pillsbury refrigerated pie crust; 1/4 c sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla; 1/4 c pine nuts; 4 oz sliced or shredded cheddar cheese; 1-2 medium d'anjou pears, peeled and sliced; 2 Tbsp butter, melted; 1 Tbsp sugar

By Michelle London
@innkeeperchef

I had some lovely D'Anjou pears left from a dinner party and wanted to make a pear and gorgonzola tart, but didn't have any gorgonzola on hand. I substituted cheddar and added pine nuts for a bit of a different kick. I've served this to guests at both our B&Bs, and it's been a big hit so far!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

40 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Ingredients

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1

pillsbury refrigerated pie crust
1/4 c

sugar
2

eggs
1 tsp

vanilla
1/4 c

pine nuts
4 oz

sliced or shredded cheddar cheese
1-2 medium

d'anjou pears, peeled and sliced
2 Tbsp

butter, melted
1 Tbsp

sugar

How to Make Pear and Cheddar Tart

Step-by-Step

Prick the crust with a fork. Blind bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Whisk together the eggs, 1/4 c. sugar, and vanilla. Pour evenly into bottom of cooled crust.
Spread pine nuts on top of egg mixture.
Layer sliced or shredded cheese over egg mixture and nuts.
Spread pears in a circular pattern from the outer edge to the center, overlapping slightly.
Top evenly with melted butter and sugar.
Bake at 375 degrees 35-45 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Slice into 8 pieces and serve.