Description
This elegant tart features a golden, crispy puff pastry base topped with creamy melted brie, fresh sliced pears, toasted walnuts, and a hint of thyme, finished with a drizzle of honey and fresh basil.
Perfect for impressing guests at a dinner party, serving as a sophisticated appetizer, or enjoying as a light lunch for the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- 1 wheel of brie cheese, approximately 200g, thinly sliced
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
- 1 egg yolk, for brushing the edges
- Honey, for drizzling
- Chili flakes, optional, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) so it is ready when you are.
- Roll out pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry into a rectangle about 10 by 12 inches and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Create border: Gently fold the edges of the pastry inward to create a rustic border, pressing lightly to seal the folds.
- Layer brie: Arrange the brie slices evenly across the center of the pastry, leaving the border exposed to ensure it crisps beautifully.
- Add pears: Arrange the thin pear slices on top of the brie in a slightly overlapping pattern for visual appeal.
- Brush and season: Beat the egg yolk and brush it over the folded pastry edges, then sprinkle the walnuts and dry thyme evenly across the top.
- Bake to perfection: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the brie has melted.
- Add sweetness: Remove the tart from the oven and drizzle honey over the warm cheese and fruit.
- Season to taste: Sprinkle with chili flakes if desired for a subtle heat that contrasts beautifully with the sweetness.
- Garnish and serve: Top with fresh basil leaves and serve while warm to enjoy the brie at its most creamy and luxurious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes