Torta di Pere e Gorgonzola – A Traditional Italian Recipe

Savoury tart with pear and gorgonzola

Many people are aware that Gorgonzola and pear savoury pie is easy and quick to make, and it tastes delicious both hot and cold. For a buffet or appetiser, it can be served whole or cut into wedges. It’s perfect for trips to the beach or out of town; in short, it’s just like any other savoury pie.

Ingredients (serves 4-6)

• 1 sheet of fresh ready-made puff-pastry or you can use the ‘Pasta Brisee’ recipe
• 4 mature pears
• 200 g gorgonzola cheese
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 160°C. Spread the pastry into a round quiche pan. Peel and cut the pears into thin slices. Place small pieces of the gorgonzola to cover about half of the pastry base, add the pear slices, then the remainder of the cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste and cook in the oven for around 40 minutes.

Savoury tart with pear and gorgonzola Many people are aware that Gorgonzola and pear savoury pie is easy and quick to make, and it tastes delicious both hot and cold. For a buffet or appetiser, it can be served whole or cut into wedges. It’s perfect for trips to the…

Savoury tart with pear and gorgonzola Many people are aware that Gorgonzola and pear savoury pie is easy and quick to make, and it tastes delicious both hot and cold. For a buffet or appetiser, it can be served whole or cut into wedges. It’s perfect for trips to the…