BLUE CHEESE & PEAR FILLING FOR MINI-TARTLETS (GERMAN)

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I love this recipe from the *Food With Friends* section of *Modern German Food* by Roz Denny. Why do I love this recipe? - Because I like all easy, make-ahead, impressive & versatile food fare that convinces your guests you have taken spec care to enhance their dining pleasure. This recipe is versatile because it works as a finger-food appy, garnish for or part of a luncheon salad plate & creative addition to the popular fruit & cheese combo for dessert theme. I will opt for the latter as they are very popular here in Iceland. *Enjoy* !

Provided by twissis

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 18 Mini-Tartlets, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

100 g blue cheese (blue brie with rind removed preferred)
1 tablespoon celery (finely chopped)
200 g cream cheese (softened)
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chives (freshly snipped)
2 small pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
poppy seed (garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Mash cheese w/a fork in a bowl. Mix in the celery + black pepper, gradually beat in the cream cheese & fold in the chives. Chill in the fridge till required.
  • Peel, quarter & core pears 20-30 min b4 serving. Cut crossways into slices & mix w/the lemon juice to stop them turning brown (I usually use my pastry brush for this).
  • Fill 18 pre-baked mini-tartlet shells w/the cheese mixture, stand a pear piece on top & sprinkle lightly w/poppy seeds (if using).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 110.3, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.1

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