Pear Gorgonzola Tart

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Everyday Lunches

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (19)

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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1 store bought pie shell
4 ounces cream cheese
2 ounces Gorgonzola
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
3 small pears, cored and sliced
2 ounces prosciutto, cut into thin strips

Directions

Bake the pie shell in a square or round tart pan according to package instructions. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, Gorgonzola, thyme, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Using a hand blender, whip the cheeses together.

In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the pears and cook until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes.

When the tart crust has cooled slightly, gently spread the whipped cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the tart. Place the pear slices in a decorative pattern over the cheese mixture. Sprinkle the thin strips of prosciutto over the pears.

Cut into squares or wedges and serve.

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REBECCA NEW HARTFORD, CT 10-16-2009
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You Have to Try This!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've been making this for about a year now and I figured I would finally review it. This is BY FAR one of the best meals... ever. I make it for lunch all the time, and the only changes I recommend are that you slice the pears a little thinner than called for and definetelly crisp the pancetta first. It brings out the great flavor and adds the perfect crunchy texture. So so good!Read more
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Alicia Houma, LA 11-15-2008
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Who Knew?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The combination of flavors are sheer genius, especially with a cold glass of Riesling.
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Anonymous 09-13-2008
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Wonderful flavor combination
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made individual appetizers using pre-made mini tart cups. I also crisped/crumbled the prosciutto. Not only did it look... good, the flavor combination was fantastic.Read more
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null null, null 08-23-2008
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19 y.o. college guy's first dish: EASY and DELICIOUS!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

After watching Giada do her thing day after day on Everyday Italian, I decided to actually *try* making some real food for... once, instead of my usual lentils for three meals a day (no joke). This meal is incredibly easy to make and insanely delicious. I changed up the recipe very slightly: I sliced my pears into thinner slices than what's pictured on the website (and show), cooked them first, and used the sweet and buttery pear juices that cooked out to infuse my whole-wheat crust and cheese spread. I highly recommend you follow suit and do the same! This recipe is a WINNER!Read more
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Anonymous 01-07-2008
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something new
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was a little apprehensive before I made this seeing as I had never tried such a combination of flavors before. But I was... pleasantly surprised. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the balance of sweet/salty and the tart had really great texture b/w the slightly crunchy pears, buttery crust, creamy cheese... I also used whipped cream cheese making it super easy to spread and added about a tsp of sugar to my pears b/c they weren't very ripe. I would definitely recommend this to any one who loves blue cheese and savory/sweet things.Read more
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Anonymous 12-20-2007
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yummm
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It was better than christmas day!