GORGONZOLA CHEESE AND PEAR TART

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I have just recently discovered I love gorgonzola cheese! This recipe was on the cheese package. Posting to try soon and so I do not loose it!

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Tarts

Time 25m

Yield 1 tart, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 prepared graham cracker crust
2 tablespoons butter
2 pears, cored, peeled and sliced lengthwise
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled-divided

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, melt 2 Tbs butter over medium heat.
  • Add pear slices and cook turning occasionally until golden and barely tender (8-10 minutes). Let cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk cream cheese with the cream.
  • Stir in 2 oz of gorgonzola cheese.
  • Spoon the cheese mixture into the crust and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 2 oz gorgonzola on top.
  • Fan the pear slices over the cheese in a circular pattern.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.3, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 59.7, Sodium 488.6, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 18.1, Protein 6.4

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