Description
A savory wreath featuring pears, blue cheese, and toasted hazelnuts baked in puff pastry for a festive appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 100g blue cheese, crumbled
- 50g hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a large circle.
- Arrange the sliced pears, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped hazelnuts evenly over the pastry, leaving a border around the edge.
- Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling to form a wreath shape, pinching to seal.
- Brush the wreath with the beaten egg and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
This wreath is best served warm and pairs well with a light salad or as a holiday appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 9g