Pear Gorgonzola Tart

Ingredients

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

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• tart form
• immersion blender

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. Using a hand blender, whip the cheeses together.
4. In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
5. Add the pears and cook until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes.
6. When the tart crust has cooled slightly, gently spread the whipped cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the tart.
7. Place the pear slices in a decorative pattern over the cheese mixture.
8. Sprinkle the thin strips of prosciutto over the pears.
9. Cut into squares or wedges and serve.