Pear and Blue Cheese Filo Tarts

Recipe by Australian Pears

Nothing pairs like fruits and cheese and this pear and blue cheese filo tart is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavour. Perfect for dinner parties and special occasions.

Prep 25 minutesCook 15 minutesServes 4Makes Two 18cm tarts

Ingredients

Method

1 packet fresh filo pastry
80g butter, melted
4 eggs
200ml cream
2 teaspoon thyme leaves
Salt and pepper
5 Corella pears
120g soft blue cheese

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C
Place one sheet filo on a flat surface, brush with melted butter. Place another sheet of filo on top and brush with butter, repeat the layering with filo sheets and butter using six sheets
Lightly brush the tin with butter and line the prepared tins with filo, trim or scrunch to fit the tin
Whisk together the eggs, cream, thyme leaves, salt and pepper
Remove the core of 4 pears and thinly slice. Cut the remaining pear in half. Divide the sliced pear between the tarts then place one of the halves in the centre of each tart
Pour the egg and cream mixture into the tarts. Place dollops of the blue cheese evenly around the tart
Bake in pre-heated oven for 15 minutes or until golden and set
Serve with salad leaves