Description
Delicious bite-sized tartlets featuring spiced pears and tangy Gorgonzola cheese, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 package pre-made tartlet shells (12 count)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, toss the sliced pears with cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the tartlet shells on a baking sheet.
- Fill each tartlet shell with the spiced pear mixture and top with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, ensure the cheese is vegetarian-friendly. Pair with a light wine for an enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 4g