Delicious Pear and Blue Cheese Pastry Triangles

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Delicious Pear and Blue Cheese Pastry Triangles
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60mins
Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 17, 2023

These pear and blue cheese pastry triangles are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. With a flaky pastry crust filled with juicy pears and tangy blue cheese, every bite is a burst of deliciousness. This recipe is perfect for parties or as a special appetizer. It's quick and easy to make, and will impress your guests with its elegant presentation. Serve these tasty triangles warm for the best experience.

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 150g blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
  3. Cut each sheet into 9 equal squares.
  4. Place a few pear slices and a sprinkle of blue cheese in the center of each square.
  5. Brush the edges of each square with the beaten egg wash.
  6. Fold each square in half to form a triangle, pressing the edges together to seal.
  7. Transfer the triangles to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Brush the tops of the triangles with the remaining egg wash.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
  11. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.
  12. Enjoy these pear and blue cheese pastry triangles warm!

Interesting Facts

  • Puff pastry was invented in France in the 17th century.
  • The combination of pears and blue cheese is a classic pairing in the culinary world.
  • Blue cheese gets its distinctive flavor from the mold Penicillium, which is also used to make penicillin.