Description
A sophisticated and light savory appetizer featuring crispy phyllo shells filled with a velvet blend of Gorgonzola pear and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
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30 mini phyllo tart shells.
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1 Gorgonzola cheese center cut.
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1 red pear diced.
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1/4 cup toasted pecans.
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2 oz softened cream cheese.
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Salt and black pepper.
Instructions
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Bake phyllo shells according to package instructions then preheat oven to 350F.
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Combine Gorgonzola diced pear pecans and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper then gently press small portions into each shell.
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Place the bites on a baking tray and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and melted.
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Arrange on a platter and serve warm for a professional-grade social appetizer.
Notes
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Using red pears is the key to the professional-grade sweet-savory balance of these bites.
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Toasting the pecans released the botanical oils necessary for a high-end flavor profile.
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These bites are perfect for social gatherings and can be stored for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins.
- Cook Time: 18 mins.
- Category: Appetizer.
- Method: Baking.
- Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites.
- Calories: ~ 145 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 2g.
- Sodium: ~ 190mg.
- Fat: ~ 10g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 5g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 5g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 8g.
- Fiber: ~ 1g.
- Protein: ~ 4g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 20mg.
Keywords: Phyllo Bites, Gorgonzola Pear Appetizer, Savory Mini Tarts, Healthy Party Snacks, Pecan Cheese Bites, New York Recipe.