RECIPES

Rustic Blue Cheese and Nutty Pear Tart

The classic pairing of blue cheese, walnuts and pears is baked into a flaky rustic tart. Serve this tart after a special dinner or with brunch.

Active Time

30 Minutes

Servings

6-8

Ingredients

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Blue can be used in this recipe.

Heat oven to 350°F.
Gently toss the pears, lemon zest and lemon juice in a large bowl.
Combine the walnuts, brown sugar and flour in a bowl. Add blue cheese. Season with pepper. Gently toss walnut mixture; set aside 1/4 cup mixture. Spoon the remaining mixture over pears; gently fold in, taking care to not break pear slices.
Roll out pie pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 13-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spoon pear mixture into the center of pastry to within 2 inches of edges. Fold pastry edges up over filling. (Center will be uncovered.)
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until filling is bubbly and crust is light golden brown. Sprinkle with reserved walnut mixture. Bake for 5-10 minutes longer or until walnuts begin to brown.