Welcome to the GND Recipes Library! These tartlets are the ultimate party appetizer. They look incredibly fancy but are secretly very easy to make. By using dehydrated pear slices, you prevent the puff pastry from getting soggy (a common problem with fresh fruit), ensuring a perfectly crisp, golden base every time.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 20 Minutes

• Servings: 12 Tartlets

• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 Sheet puff pastry (thawed)

• 4 oz Goat cheese (softened)

• 1 tbsp Honey

• Fresh thyme leaves

• Crushed walnuts

• GND Pear Slices

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the puff pastry sheet into 12 small squares and place on a baking sheet.

2. Score: Lightly score a smaller square inside each pastry piece to create a border.

3. Assemble: Spread a small dollop of goat cheese in the center of each square. Top with a piece of a GND Pear Slice.

4. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

5. Finish: Remove from oven, immediately drizzle lightly with honey, and sprinkle with fresh thyme and walnuts.

💡 GND Pro-Tip: GND Pear Slices are a baker's best friend. Because all the water has been removed, they won't ruin your delicate pastry dough. Instead, they bake into a delightful, chewy, intensely pear-flavored jewel on top of your tartlets. 👉 Shop GND Pear Slices