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With the first sunny days we start craving lighter food. We know some people live on salads only, but that’s definitely not us. For few days I was thinking about something fruity and tangy for a change, so I can serve it alongside the fresh lettuce, spinach and nettle. So, when I saw firm, juicy pears I decided to grab them without being sure what to use them for.
I searched for a suitable recipe and that’s how I stumbled upon these pear pies – and they seemed to be just what I wanted. They can be easily prepared even if you’re a beginner in the kitchen. They go very well with a glass of white wine, and are as delicious warm, as cooled, making them perfect even for your picnic basket or lunch box.
Serves: 3 (for dinner), 6 (for starter)
Preparation and baking time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients:
For the pies:
3 medium sized, firm pears
half lemon, juice only
200g ready made puff pastry, thawed
2-3 tbsp milk
For the filling:
150-200g Fontina, finely grated*
80-100g blue cheese
1 tbsp brandy
50g walnuts, crushed
*If you can’t find Fontina where you live (or you don’t like it) substitute for any semi-soft, rich and buttery cheese, like Emmental or Gruyere.
Method:
Peel the pears, cut them in halves and remove the seeds (leaving the stem). Scrape of the interior using a teaspoon, in order to form a wider notch to fill later. Save the carved pulp. Brush the pears with lemon juice from inside and outside.
Line a baking pan with parchment paper or silpat and arrange the pear halves, cavities facing down.
From the well thawed puff pastry cut 6 rectangles, just a bit larger than the pears. Cover every pear with a piece of pastry and using a sharp knife cut the excess, leaving a well covered fruit. Well, this may sound a bit tricky, but it is easier to make, than to describe. Pierce here and there with a sharp knife and brush with milk.
From the puff pastry trimmings cut leaves and “clue” them with the milk.
Bake in preheated oven (200°С/400°F) for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Take of the oven and leave to cool in the pan for few minutes.
While the pies are baking prepare the filling – mix the finely grated cheeses with the brandy and the pureed pear pulp. Add half of the walnuts and stir until well combined. Leave aside.
When the pies are slightly cooled, remove from the baking pan (you may need to use tongs) and arrange over large serving dish. Fill the cavity with the filling, sprinkle with the rest of the walnuts and serve.
66 comments to Mini pies with pears and blue cheese
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Daniela @ food recipes HQSeptember 20, 2012 at 11:18 · Reply
Original and tasty, I’m sure. A great simple idea!
- Elizabeth
January 10, 2013 at 22:54 · Reply
What can you use besides brandy in this recipe so I can serve it to my grandkids.
- Borislava
January 12, 2013 at 00:25 · Reply
Hi, Elizabeth! You can just skip the brandy here -it is used only to enhance the flavours of the filling.
Hope your grandkids like these mini pies!- Donna
January 1, 2015 at 15:09 · Reply
Could you use a bit of vanilla for flavoring? It also contains alcohol, but it would provide a different flavor profile. (I’m not a brandy fan, but can see how it would be a great flavoring agent.)
- Sergey
January 4, 2015 at 22:05 · Reply
Hello Donna,
yes, you could you use a bit of vanilla for flavoring. Please, get back with some feedback regarding the result.
- blacke
March 8, 2013 at 05:26 · Reply
It is a tbsp of brandy. That will be cooked out of it. It is fine to serve to anyone. It is for flavor purposes.
- Valarie
March 13, 2014 at 22:38 · Reply
You don’t cook the filling….so the alcohol won’t cook out.
- Eric
August 6, 2014 at 03:54 · Reply
It’s one tablespoon! Even not cooked out, it’s completely utterly rediculous to be concerned about such a miniscule amount!
- mary
January 11, 2013 at 18:08 · Reply
do you have the nutritional values for this recipe? Fat, Carb, Fiber and Protein? Counting points on ww and this looks so good!
- Borislava
January 12, 2013 at 00:13 · Reply
Hi, Mary! I’m sorry, but I don’t have nutritional values for this, or for any other of our recipes.
- Christine
January 12, 2013 at 17:16 · Reply
Mary, try using the Recipe Builder if you use WW Online.
- Dominique
September 4, 2015 at 05:55 · Reply
Hello Mary, for counting your point value ,have a look at the back. Of the pastry and work out your points with your pro point calculator. 1 sheet of pastry isfor 4 half pears. Roughly guess for your filling as there is very little in each. I would count 2 pro points maximum then add your pastry. I would doubt if all together it is more than 3 pro points. Enjoy it and good luck with your WW.
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- Barb
January 12, 2013 at 17:06 · Reply
Do these need to be served warm or can they be made a couple of hours ahead?
- Martha Forsyth
January 12, 2013 at 19:41 · Reply
Thinking about trying apples this way too.
- leona
January 13, 2013 at 00:02 · Reply
looks great. will use for party
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January 13, 2013 at 03:54 · Reply
These look amazing! Pinning!
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January 17, 2013 at 18:04 · Reply
are the pears hard after cooking, i am thinking about poaching then chilling to ensure a soft pear once the baking is done. turning into a dessert and poaching in simple syrup and adding cinnamon. Topping with ice cream and a vanilla bean for garnish.
- Judy
January 17, 2013 at 18:30 · Reply
I made these with regular pie crust. I sprinkled a mixture of cinnamon & sugar before the crust. When done I sprinkled again with cinnamon & sugar (lightly) & served with vanilla ice cream! They were an awesome easy desert for hubby & I! Thanks a bunch!
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January 23, 2013 at 04:19 · Reply
this is genius and super cute. I love the recipe and am totally going to use it next time I throw a party! I think I’ll do it with peaches in the summertime.
- Megan Bailey
October 13, 2013 at 21:26 · Reply
Did you end up trying it with peaches? How did it turn out?
- Kathryn
January 26, 2013 at 15:24 · Reply
Is there anything I need to know if I use apples? And which apples to use? Thank you.
- Jan
January 27, 2013 at 01:03 · Reply
I left out the cheese/brandy filling and sprinkled with cinnamon. My grandkids LOVED THEM.
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June 12, 2013 at 21:58 · Reply
Made these mini pies. They were good! However for those of you that have a bit of a sweet tooth, I added a honey, cinnamon, and vanilla mixture underneath the topping.
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July 28, 2013 at 22:35 · Reply
See AlsoSlow Cooker Guinness ChiliI just made these for a wonderful brunch at my girlfriend’s house. I used a blueberry Stilton in place of the Fontina but followed the rest of the recipe exactly and they were amazing. My friend said my brunch rivaled that one at Wilson Creek Winery.
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August 17, 2013 at 15:35 · Reply
Hello. I live in the Midwest and I am sure these little tasty tidbits are the best fresh!! But could anyone tell me if they have tried them with a canned halved pear?? Today is canning day and would love to have these yummies on a cold snowy day infront the fire!!! Just not sure how they will hold up after being canned.
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- jo
November 8, 2014 at 10:52 · Reply
Do you think you can make ahead and freeze. They look amazing
- mlb7791
December 30, 2014 at 16:13 · Reply
Your site sucks. Can’t print a recipe. useless.
- Donna
January 1, 2015 at 15:11 · Reply
Uncalled for. You can copy/paste into a Word document or some other vessel and print from there or you could use control P to print as is.
The recipe is amazing, though!
- Renee
December 30, 2014 at 23:42 · Reply
mlb7791, You could let her know, without being rude. Sometimes sites have problems and I’m sure she wants to know about them as much as you obviously enjoy your ridicule. DId you forget how to write? From what I can tell, all you need to write down is the filling and that is all of what??? three or four ingredients? If you try you might could even memorize that part. I hope you have a nicer new year.
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I love to bake and always looking for great new ideas, and this looks amazing!! Also, I love your flatware in the image…who makes it? Thank you for posting this great recipe:)
- Sergey
January 4, 2015 at 21:48 · Reply
Hello Suzi!
The flatware in the image we bought couple of years ago in Portobello Market, in London. These are real antiques from 1850s and are called Victorian Silver Mother of Pearl Cutlery. Glad you like it, Suzi! Stay tuned for more recipes like this soon.
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February 2, 2016 at 21:19 · Reply
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April 14, 2016 at 22:31 · Reply
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May 6, 2016 at 02:35 · Reply
hello, how much pear pulp and is it cooked? there is no amount listed in the recipe, only mentioned in the directions.
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May 6, 2016 at 02:36 · Reply
nevermind, always good to actually read the whole thing twice!
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