Simple fall flavors inspire this easy brunch-friendly tart made with pears,
gruyere, and puff pastry.
Ingredients
serves Serves 4, active time 15 minutes, total time 35 minutes
- 1 pound puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 red pears, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound gruyère cheese, grated
Procedures
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Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 400°F. Divide puff pastry
into 4 rectangles and place on 2 baking sheets.
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Melt butter in a medium stainless steel skillet over medium high heat. Add
pears and thyme and cook until soft, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow
to cool. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Divide pear mixture between puff pastry, then top each tart with shredded
cheese. Bake until tarts are golden, rotating the sheet trays half way through,
about 20 minutes. Serve hot.
