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Blue cheese, pear and walnut tart

This blue cheese, pear and walnut tart is a sweet and savory tart for 4 people, ready in 55 minutes, rated easy, at about €2.60 per person. The key to success is picking pears that are just ripe and spreading the blue cheese evenly so it balances the sweetness of the fruit.

A sweet and savory tart with Auvergne blue cheese, soft pears and crunchy walnuts, served with a green salad.

Blue cheese, pear and walnut tart
Total time
55 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.60
Calories per person
560 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Winter

This tart pairs the bold punch of Auvergne blue cheese with soft, melting pears, while the walnuts add crunch to every bite. The cream and egg custard ties everything together and mellows the sharpness of the cheese, giving you a creamy result that never feels heavy.

It's a cold weather tart, ideal for a slightly more special weeknight dinner or a Sunday meal among adults, since blue cheese can be a tough sell for younger kids. Serve it warm with a well dressed green salad whenever the first chilly days roll in.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Pie dough 1
  • Auvergne blue cheese 150 g
  • Heavy cream 20 cl
  • Eggs 2

Fruits and vegetables

  • Pears 2
  • Green salad 1

Pantry

  • Walnut halves 60 g
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Lactose, Eggs, Tree nuts

The step by step recipe

  1. Roll out the dough in a tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.

    Roll it out on parchment paper to move it around easily.

  2. Peel the pears, slice them thin and arrange them on the dough with the blue cheese in chunks.

    Toss the pears with lemon juice if you're prepping ahead.

  3. Beat the cream with the eggs, pepper and a little salt, then pour over the filling.

    The blue cheese is already salty, go easy on the salt.

  4. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and bake at 180 °C. 35 min

    Cover with foil if the walnuts brown too fast.

  5. Let cool slightly and serve with the dressed salad.

    A balsamic vinaigrette pairs really well with the pears.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pat the pear slices dry with paper towel before arranging them, so the crust doesn't turn soggy.
  • Blind bake the crust for ten minutes first if you like it extra crisp, especially with juicier pears.
  • Let the tart rest for five minutes out of the oven before slicing, the filling sets better and cuts cleanly.

The variations

  • Swap the Auvergne blue cheese for Roquefort or Gorgonzola for a different flavor, keeping the same amount.
  • For a milder version, use reblochon or fresh goat cheese instead of blue cheese, the result will be less pungent.
  • To save time, use store bought puff pastry and well drained canned pears.

What to serve it with

  • Green salad with balsamic vinaigrette
  • A glass of dry cider
  • Squash soup to start

Storage

This tart keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It freezes well once baked and cooled, reheat it in the oven to keep the crust crisp. Skip the microwave, it will soften the dough.

Questions about this dish

Can I make this tart ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake it a few hours ahead and reheat it warm in the oven. Avoid assembling it too far in advance, the pears would release water and soften the crust.

What cheese works if I don't like blue cheese?

Roquefort or Gorgonzola pair just as well with the pears and walnuts. For a milder taste, reblochon also works nicely.

Why use pears that are just ripe instead of very ripe?

Overripe pears release a lot of water during baking and make the crust soggy. Firm but ripe pears stay soft without adding extra liquid.

Is this tart good for kids?

The strong flavor of Auvergne blue cheese might not appeal to younger palates. For a family friendly version, swap the blue cheese for a milder one like reblochon.

How long does it take to make a blue cheese, pear and walnut tart, with a green salad?

Count 55 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a blue cheese, pear and walnut tart, with a green salad?

About 560 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a blue cheese, pear and walnut tart, with a green salad cost?

About €2.60 per serving, or €10.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose, eggs, tree nuts. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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