Pear Gorgonzola Tart

• 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

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.

shell, cream cheese, gorgonzola, fresh thyme, salt, fresh ground black pepper, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pear-gorgonzola-tart-230493 (may not work)