This Cranberry Gorgonzola Tart is sure to impress your guests at your holiday party. Tangy blue cheese, sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans are a perfect combo!
Before you start making those New Year resolutions, you'll be needing appetizers to ring the year out and that is where this Cranberry Gorgonzola Tart comes in. If you want to be the hit of the party, whip up these fancy looking tarts. Trust me they aren't too fussy and are super flavorful with the tang of the cranberries and gorgonzola cheese.
Parties are always a fun time - I love seeing family and friends plus I'm an appetizer grazer! I enjoy finding yummy bites to put on my plate. I also happen to love the season of cranberries and have made a cranberry salsa recipe to go with grilled shrimp. If you are looking for other cranberry recipes, check out Ocean Spray's recipe page. I get inspiration there.
Oh, I should mention too that these freeze really well. Just reheat in the oven at 350 for about 10 minutes. You can be prepared for those last minute drop in guests! I hope you have a happy new year!
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Cranberry Gorgonzola Tart
This Cranberry Gorgonzola Tart will impress you guests and have them asking for seconds (and the recipe!)
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts (pre-made)
- 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup gorgonzola cheese crumbled at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Note this makes one 9" tart or five 5" tarts (I made smaller tarts)
- Prepare pie crust as directed on package for one-crust baked shell using a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Trim excess pie crust even with top of pan. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light brown. Cool 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
- In a medium combine cream cheese and gorgonzola cheese; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Beat in milk and egg until well mixed. Gently stir in cranberries and green onions. Spread mixture in baked tart shell; sprinkle with pecans.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is set. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Cut into wedges. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 283Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 302mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 6g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
I'm working on some new recipes in 2016! See you next year!
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TidyMom says
These tarts are perfect for ringing in the new year!! Happy New Year!
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
Deb, these are the most indulgent, delicious looking tarts! They're gorgeous and perfect for the holidays!
Beth Baumgartner says
I love that I could make them today and freeze them until I'm ready to serve them!
Serene Herrera says
These are beautiful!! Love that you can freeze them. Headed over for the recipe!
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
I would freeze these to enjoy in January! These are so, so fabulous!
Megan Keno says
These sound amazing! I love cranberry tarts!
Renee Goerger says
Delicious looking tarts. I love your combination of Gorgonzola and cranberry.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
eatgood4life.blogspot.com says
I love gorgonzola cheese so this is right up my alley. Perfect for the end of the year!
Erin -SuburbanSimplicity says
Beautiful presentation! I love Gorgonzola and cranberries, so will have to give this a try!
Jessy F says
What a gorgeous tart and such a delicious flavor combo! Pinning!
Ginger Wroot says
These are so pretty! I love gorgonzola and blue cheeses, and I love cranberries, so I'll definitely being trying this one. Thanks for sharing!
Kimberly Lewis says
Hello fabulous! I’m just stopping by to let you know that your delicious tart will be featured at our party that starts tomorrow @ 7. Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you partying with us and hope to see you tomorrow night! Lou Lou Girls
Two Healthy Kitchens says
You had me at "Gorgonzola"! Well, and of course the gorgeous photos reeled me right in, too! I just love the flavor profile here - such a great combination with salty, pungent blue cheese and sweet-tart cranberries! Yum! ~Shelley