5 from 18 votes
Quick and Easy Pear and Goat Cheese Tart
This pear and goat cheese tart features a flaky puff pastry base topped with a creamy blend of goat and cream cheese, accented by honey and thyme, and layered with thinly sliced ripe pears. Baking until golden develops a tender crust and slightly caramelized fruit, while garnishes of additional cheese, honey drizzle, and fresh thyme complete the combination of mild tanginess and gentle sweetness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
353 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Appetizer, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 heet puff pastry thawed, about 8.6 ounces
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water, for egg wash
- 4 ounces goat cheese at room temperature plus more for garnishing
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon honey plus more for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh, chopped plus more for garnishing
- 2 pear ripe, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth. Add the honey and thyme and mix well to combine.
- Roll out the sheet of Puff Pastry into a lightly floured board. With a rolling pin, lightly flatten the pastry. This will make the pastry smooth. Fold over the edges and crimp down with a fork.
- Brush the entire pastry, edges included, with egg wash. Spread the cheese mixture evenly all over the pastry but avoiding the borders.
- Refrigerate for 5 -10 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator and arrange the pears over the cheese mixture. Garnish with small pieces of goat cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey. Garnish with fresh thyme (if desired) and serve.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
240mg
(10%)
Potassium
59mg
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
465IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.