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