Rustic Pear and Blue Cheese Tart

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 4 medium pears, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
  • 1 chunk (4 oz) blue cheese
  • 2 teaspoons honey

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • 2
    In large bowl, toss all ingredients except pie crust, blue cheese and honey. Set aside.
  • 3
    Unroll pie crust onto cookie sheet. Spoon pear mixture onto center of crust, spreading to within 2 inches of edge. Dot blue cheese pieces over pears. Fold edge of crust up over pears.
  • 4
    Bake 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Drizzle honey over tart. To serve, cut into wedges.

  • This tart is hearty enough to serve as a main course with a side salad or soup.
  • Experiment with the types of pears that you use. A combination of varieties yields the right flavor and texture.

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