Pear Gorgonzola Tart

This tart looks so tasty with the prosciutto sprinkling the top! I saw this being made on Everyday Italian, and knew I had to make it myself.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  store bought  pie shell
• 4  ounces cream cheese
• 2  ounces gorgonzola
• 1  teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  pinch fresh ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 3  small pears, cored and sliced
• 2  ounces prosciutto, cut into thin strips

Directions

1. Bake the pie shell in a square or round tart pan according to package instructions.
2. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
3. Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, Gorgonzola, thyme, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
4. Using a hand blender, whip the cheeses together.
5. In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
6. Add the pears and cook until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes.
7. When the tart crust has cooled slightly, gently spread the whipped cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the tart.
8. Place the pear slices in a decorative pattern over the cheese mixture.
9. Sprinkle the thin strips of prosciutto over the pears.
10. Cut into squares or wedges and serve.