Best Pear And Brie Turnovers Recipes

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PEAR AND BRIE TURNOVERS



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Decadent and delicious are two words to describe these turnovers. These simple hand pies are a wonderful savory-sweet dessert. The texture of the pear is perfect for a turnover, because it is soft and requires no precooking. The raspberry preserves add just a hint of sweetness, a nice counterpoint to the rich, creamy Brie. For convenience's sake, these can be made up to several hours ahead, or even the night before, and baked shortly before serving. These are best served 15 to 30 minutes out of the oven.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 Turnovers

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter, Softened (1 Stick)
4 ounces cream cheese, Softened, Full-Fat
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, Sifted
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
4 teaspoons raspberry preserves
1 large ripe pear, Peeled, Cored, and Thinly Sliced
1/3 lb brie cheese, Sliced
2 tablespoons milk (Adjust) or 2 tablespoons light cream (Adjust)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (Adjust)
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Using a wooden spoon, cream the Butter, Cream Cheese, and Salt together in a large bowl; stir in Confectioners' Sugar, then add the Flour about ½ Cup at a time, stirring well. When the dough coheres, turn it out onto a floured surface (This can be made in a stand up mixer as well).
  • Gently knead 2 or 3 times and divide the dough into 4 equal size balls; flatten into ½ inch thick disk and wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably longer, until firm enough to roll but not too solid.
  • Lightly butter a large baking sheet.
  • Mix Flour and Granulated Sugar together in a small bowl; Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll it into an 8 inch circle on a sheet of lightly floured waxed paper.
  • Dot with 1 Teaspoon of the Preserves, spreading it around the center of the circle and then sprinkle with some of the sugar-flour mixture.
  • Arrange a single row of overlapping Pear slices over half of the dough: leave a good ¾ inch border around the slices, following curve of pastry; sprinkle with Flour-Sugar mixture and lay one or two slices of Brie over the Pears to cover.
  • Moisten the edge of the pastry and fold the empty half over the cheese; pinch the edges together making a sort of rope edge; place on prepared baking sheet and refrigerate while you make the remaining turnovers.
  • Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees.
  • Brush each turnover with a little Milk and sprinkle with Granulated Sugar; then poke the surface 2 or 3 times with a fork to make steam vents.
  • Bake for 10 minutes on the center oven rack; Reduce oven temperature to 375 and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes (For even browning, rotate baking sheet 180 degrees 10 minutes before the turnovers are done).
  • Transfer turnovers to a wire rack and let cool; while still warm, dust with Confectioners' Sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.2, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 27.6, Cholesterol 131, Sodium 477.2, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 15.9, Protein 15.7

BAKED BRIE WITH PEAR TOPPING



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This is a different twist on the standard baked brie. This is still easy and impressive and is ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) round brie cheese
1 small ripe red pears, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon pecans, chopped
1/4 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Place cheese in an ungreased oven-proof serving dish. Top with pear slices.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans. Dot with butter.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is softened.
  • Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.2, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 239.7, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4, Protein 8.2

WARM BRIE AND PEAR TARTLETS



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These make a simple, delicious, and elegant appetizer. They impress every time!

Provided by Firebal

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Baked Brie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

24 mini phyllo tart shells
¼ pound ripe Brie cheese, cut into 24 small chunks
1 ripe pear, cut into small dice
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons honey, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • Arrange tart shells onto prepared pan. Put a piece of Brie cheese into each shell. Sprinkle diced pear and a couple thyme leaves into each shell and drizzle with honey.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and tarts are golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 39.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BRIE WITH ROASTED PEAR AND THYME



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Roasted pears put a sweetly fresh spin on a perennial cocktail-party favourite. From Food and Drink.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (6 inch) brie round
2 almost ripe pears
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Cut off top rind of Brie and discard. Set Brie aside. Preheat oven to 425°F
  • Peel and core pears, then slice 1/4 inch thick.
  • Lay on a generously buttered baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Roast in oven for 15 minutes.
  • Turn slices and continue roasting 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are caramelized and brown.
  • Arrange pear slices overlapping in a circle overtop Brie.
  • Refrigerate, uncovered, for up to half a day.
  • When ready to serve, heat in a preheated 350°F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until softened.
  • Sprinkle with thyme and serve with slices of fresh baguette or water crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.6, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 0.2

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