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Pear & Blue Cheese Tart with a Walnut Crust

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  • Author: Delphine Fortin
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Savory
  • Cuisine: Plant-based

This vegetarian French pear and blue cheese tart with a crispy walnut crust is bursting with strong, hearty and fall flavors.

Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) walnuts
  • 1 cup (100g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 Tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into tiny pieces

For the filling:

  • 2 Tablespoons sour cream (or crème fraîche)
  • 2 large pears, halved, cored, and sliced
  • 3.5 oz (150g) blue cheese
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper
  • 1 handful walnuts

Instructions

  1. For the crust: place walnuts in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add flour, salt, cold butter cut into tiny pieces, and mix until mixture comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic dough and refrigerate for one hour.
  2. Using your finger tips, press the dough into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish with detachable bottom, flattening bottom with a glass. Freeze for about 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. For the filling: garnish the bottom of the pie with the sour cream/crème fraîche. Display sliced pears on top, and sprinkle blue cheese all over. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, then remove from the oven. Add walnuts, and bake again for 5-7 minutes. Carefully lift the pie from the pie dish, and serve with a side of salad.

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