Golden Pear & Blue Cheese Holiday Wreath

🍐🎄 Make your holiday table sparkle with this flaky, golden puff pastry wreath filled with bold, festive flavors! A warm crown of caramelized pears, creamy blue cheese, and toasted hazelnuts — it’s an elegant appetizer or savory centerpiece that brings both visual wow-factor and irresistible taste. Ideal for gatherings, this recipe balances sweet, savory, crisp, and creamy in every bite.

🧾 Ingredients

🥐 For the Wreath

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
• ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

🍯 Caramel Glaze

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for tang)

🌿 To Garnish

• Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions