PEAR GORGONZOLA TART

Pear Gorgonzola Tart image

Provided by Pikake21

Categories Tarts

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 store bought pie shell
4 ounces cream cheese
2 ounces gorgonzola
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
3 small pears, cored and sliced
2 ounces prosciutto, cut into thin strips

Steps:

Bake the pie shell in a square or round tart pan according to package instructions.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, Gorgonzola, thyme, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
Using a hand blender, whip the cheeses together.
In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
Add the pears and cook until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes.
When the tart crust has cooled slightly, gently spread the whipped cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the tart.
Place the pear slices in a decorative pattern over the cheese mixture.
Sprinkle the thin strips of prosciutto over the pears.
Cut into squares or wedges and serve.