Puff Pastry Croustade with Pears, Candied Walnuts & Gorgonzola
Editor's Note: A puff pastry croustade is a French pastry with a crust. In this delectable treat, blossoms are used for garnish and make it look as beautiful as it is delicious.
Serves2
Recipe CourseDessert
Type of DishDessert
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed according to directions
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 large Bosc pear, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola
- Candied walnuts
- Mixed blossoms and petals, for garnish
Instructions
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Begin prepping this dish the day before serving. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust it with flour.
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Carefully unfold the thawed puff pastry rectangle. Cut off ½ inch of dough along each edge and reserve.
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Dip your fingers in the milk and dab some along each side. Paste the trimmed pieces along the edges to form a raised rim. Prick the base with a fork, and to prevent it from puffing up too much during baking, line it with parchment paper and dried beans or pastry beads.
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Bake 15 minutes, or until lightly puffed and golden. Set aside until ready to serve.
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In a skillet, melt the butter, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Add the pear slices and sauté until lightly caramelized, 6 to 8 minutes.
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Top the pre-baked puff pastry with the caramelized pears and sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Bake 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly. Slide the pastry onto a serving platter, sprinkle with blossoms, cut in squares, and serve warm.
Copyright Kitty Morse, 2015
