Blue Cheese and Pear Tartlets

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 oz Blue Cheese, crumbled
• 2 pears, ripe but firm, thinly sliced
• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 egg, beaten, for brushing the pastry

Preparation Time:

• Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes (including 15 minutes of puff pastry thawing time)
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Thaw the puff pastry sheet according to package instructions.
3. In a bowl, combine the crumbled Blue Cheese and honey, mix well.
4. Arrange the pear slices on the pastry sheet, leaving some space between each slice.
5. Spoon the Blue Cheese mixture onto the pastry, spreading it evenly over the pear slices.
6. Sprinkle cinnamon powder over the Blue Cheese mixture.
7. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.
8. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and fully cooked.
9. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Per Serving)

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 8g
• Fiber: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Unique combination of Blue Cheese and pear, offering a sweet and salty contrast.
• Puff pastry adds a crispy and flaky texture to the dish.
• Cinnamon adds a warm and aromatic flavor.

User Comments:

1. "The combination of Blue Cheese and pear was a pleasant surprise! The pastry was flaky and delicious."
2. "The dish was simple to make, but looked very elegant on the table."
3. "I loved the contrast between the sweet pears and salty Blue Cheese."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use a good quality Blue Cheese for best results.
• Thinly slice the pears to ensure even cooking and better flavor distribution.
• Puff pastry can be tricky to handle, handle it gently to avoid breaking it.
• If you want to add more sweetness, you can brush some honey on top before baking.