Smoked Puff Pastry Cheesecake Bourbon Caramel Pear Tarts

Start by mixing 4 ounces of cream cheese with 4 tablespoons of white sugar, one egg yolk, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, and a pinch of salt. Set this mixture aside.

Roll out the puff pastry dough and divide it into two rectangular pieces. Roll up the edges of each piece and place them on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Brush each piece of puff pastry with melted butter.

Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over each puff pastry. Slice a pear in half and then into equal slices along its entire length (apples can also be used). Place the pear slices on top of the cream cheese mixture.

Preheat your grill (e.g., Traeger) to 350°F. Grill the tarts for 20-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Once cooked, top with homemade smoked bourbon caramel before serving.