Gorgonzola Cheese & Pear Tart

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 306.9
  • Total Fat: 20.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 44.1 mg
  • Sodium: 419.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 6.7 g

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Introduction

This is a lighter version of a recipe from Treasure Cave. This is a lighter version of a recipe from Treasure Cave.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 Prepared graham cracker crust
    2 tbsp butter
    2 pears, cored, peeled and sliced lengthwise
    8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
    1/4 cup light cream
    4 oz Gorgonzola Cheese, divided

Directions

In a medium skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the pears and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and barely tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk the cream cheese with the cream. Stir in half of the gorgonzola cheese. Spoon the cheese mixture into the crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remianing gorgonzola on top. Fan the pear slices over the cheese into a circular pattern. Serve at room temperature.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MSDESERTRODENT.