Caramelised Onion, Pear & Blue Cheese Puff Tart
A beautifully simple tart that feels a little bit fancy! This Caramelised Onion, Pear & Blue Cheese Tart brings together sweet, savoury and creamy flavours on a golden, flaky puff pastry base. Made effortlessly in your Thermomix®, it’s perfect for entertaining, lunch, or when you want something impressive without the fuss.
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Servings: 4 serves
Equipment
- TM5/TM6 or TM7
- Baking paper
- Baking Tray
- Ruler
Ingredients
- 2 large onions sliced
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar optional, for extra sweetness
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 sheet butter puff pastry ready rolled
- 2 ripe pears thinly sliced
- 100 grams blue cheese
- Salt & pepper to season
- Fresh thyme optional, but lovely!
- 3 tbsp walnuts chopped
- Honey to drizzle
- Rocket garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200℃ (fan180℃)
- Add onion and garlic to Thermomix Bowl and chop 5 secs/speed 5. Scrape down.
- Add olive oil, balsamic and brown sugar. Cook 20 mins/120℃/speed 1. Cool.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper. Lay puff pastry flat on the paper. Score a 2cm border around the edge. Prick the centre with a fork. Spread caramelised onions evenly in the centre. Top with sliced pear. Crumble blue cheese over the top. Sprinkle thyme, salt and pepper. Brush edges with egg.
- Bake 25 - 30 mins until golden. puffed and crisp.
- Drizzle with honey and and sprinkle on extra thyme and chopped walnuts. Finish with a scattering of rocket. Slice and serve.