Blue Cheese and Pear Tartlets – Perfect Holiday Party Appetizer
These blue cheese and pear tartlets are the kind of finger food appetizer that makes any gathering feel a little more special. With their flaky phyllo shells, creamy blue cheese, and juicy pear topping, they strike the perfect harmony of sweet and savory.
Simple to assemble yet elegant to serve, this bite-sized appetizer recipe is a crowd-pleaser at holiday parties, cocktail hours, or any celebration that calls for a touch of sophistication.
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I made these blue cheese and pear tartlets for a small get-together last year, and they disappeared faster than anything else on the table. They’re one of those appetizers that look fancy but take almost no effort, just four ingredients and a few minutes in the kitchen.
How to Make Blue Cheese and Pear Tartlets with Phyllo Shells
Here are the ingredients you need to make these pear and blue cheese tartlets, plus step by step instructions for how to make them.
Ingredients
- 1 pear
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ground black pepper
- 15 mini phyllo tart shells
Step by Step Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Peel the pear, remove the core, and cut it into small, even pieces so they fit nicely in the phyllo shells.
3. Arrange the mini phyllo tart shells on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Spoon a few pieces of diced pear into each shell, filling them about halfway.
5. Add a small amount of crumbled blue cheese on top of the pear and finish with a light sprinkle of black pepper.
6. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the shells are crisp.
7. Let the tartlets cool slightly, then serve them warm.
These little tartlets have become my go-to when I need something simple that still feels a bit special. They’re easy to put together and taste great warm or at room temperature. If you like easy, no-stress appetizers, this one’s worth keeping in your back pocket.
More Appetizer Bites with Phyllo Cups
Blue Cheese and Pear Tartlets
Ingredients
- 1 pear
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ground black pepper
- 15 mini phyllo tart shells
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Peel the pear, remove the core, and cut it into small, even pieces so they fit nicely in the phyllo shells.
- Arrange the mini phyllo tart shells on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Spoon a few pieces of diced pear into each shell, filling them about halfway.
- Add a small amount of crumbled blue cheese on top of the pear and finish with a light sprinkle of black pepper.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the shells are crisp.
- Let the tartlets cool slightly, then serve them warm.
