Grand Marnier Glazed Pear Tart with Melted Brie
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Serving Size: 6
Categories : Appetizer
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1 each Bosc pear — sliced thin
1 sheet Puff pastry
3 ounces French Brie cheese — sliced into small squares
1/2 cup Apricot preserves
2 tablespoons Grand Manier
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Slice the pear lengthwise into halves, remove the seeds. Slice the halves thinly
Lay the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured work surface
Place the pear slices onto the puff pastry and trace around the pear slice with a pairing knife, leaving a 1/8 inch lip around the edge.
Place the individual pastries on a greased baking sheet and bake 15 minutes or until golden brown and puffs up around the edges.
Note: All ovens are different, so check your pastry from time to time.
Add the Grand Marnier to the apricot preserve and set to the side.
Remove the pastry from the oven and turn the oven off.
Place the Brie slices on top of each individual pastry, place back in the oven for 2 minutes and allow the cheese to melt slightly.
Remove the pastries from the oven and gently brush with glaze, serve immediately.
