Apple and Blue Cheese Tart

Name: Apple and Blue Cheese Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box; 3 tablespoons butter or margarine; 2 medium shallots, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup); 1 medium apple, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 cup); 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts; 2 tablespoons sweetened dried cranberries; 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1 red pearl onion, halved, if desired

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Prep 15 min
Total 55 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 12

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Ingredients

1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 medium shallots, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1 medium apple, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts
2 tablespoons sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 red pearl onion, halved, if desired

Directions

1

Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
2

Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from heat.
3

Arrange apple slices in concentric circles in single layer in crust. Spread butter mixture over apples.
4

Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle nuts, cranberries, cheese and thyme over apples. Bake about 3 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown. Cool on cooling rack 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with onoin.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Shallots look like mini onions and taste like a mild mix of garlic and onion. You can usually find them near the onions in the produce section of the supermarket.
tip 2
Try making this elegant tart with pears instead of apples.

Nutrition Information

210 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 20g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 210

Calories from Fat: 120

Total Fat: 13g; 20%

Saturated Fat: 6g; 29%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 15mg; 5%

Sodium: 230mg; 10%

Potassium: 60mg; 2%

Total Carbohydrate: 20g; 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 2%; 2%

Iron: 0%; 0%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.