Smoked Peach & Blue Cheese Tartlets
A sweet-savory twist on Southern tarts, combining smoked peaches with crumbled blue cheese and a flaky pastry crust. This southern-inspired desserts ready in about 55 minutes layers sheet, thawed pastry dough, ripe, sliced peaches, crumbled blue cheese into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet, thawed pastry dough
- 4 ripe, sliced peaches
- 1 cup, crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup, melted butter
- 2 tbsp flour
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out pastry dough and cut into 4 rounds. Line tartlets and prick bottoms with a fork.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix blue cheese, honey, smoked paprika, and flour. Spread half the mixture in each tartlet.
- Step 3: Arrange peach slices over the blue cheese layer, then drizzle with melted butter.
- Step 4: Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden. Cool slightly before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Smoked Peach & Blue Cheese Tartlets take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (30 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Smoked Peach & Blue Cheese Tartlets?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Smoked Peach & Blue Cheese Tartlets?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Smoked Peach & Blue Cheese Tartlets for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Smoked Peach & Blue Cheese Tartlets?
Southern desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Absolutely wonderful.
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Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
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Restaurant quality! Can't believe how easy this was.