Blue Cheese and Pear Tart Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 220g/8oz ready-rolled puff pastry
• 110g / 4oz British or Irish crumbly blue cheese (use Cheddar if you don't like blue cheese)
• 25g / 1 oz walnuts, lightly crushed
• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, sliced
• 25g/ 4 oz melted butter
• Salt and pepper

Preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4
• Line a 4 X 10cm (4") tart dishes with the pastry. Lightly prick the surface with a fork.
• Crumble the cheese and divide between the four dishes. Cover with a thin layer of the crushed walnuts.
• Arrange the pear slices decoratively on the walnuts.
• Brush the pears with the melted butter and bake in the oven for approx 12 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and well risen.
• Serve with whole walnuts and a green salad.