Follow these steps for perfect results
Comice pears
sliced
Cambozola Black cheese
sliced
raw walnuts
halved
Slice pears vertically into thin slices (about 1/8 inch thick) around the core, avoiding the core.
Arrange pear slices on a serving plate.
Slice Cambozola Black cheese (or brie-like blue cheese) as thinly as possible (1/16 inch thick) into 1-inch squares.
Place a piece of cheese on the center of each pear slice.
Press a raw walnut half into each cheese slice to secure it.
Serve immediately with a Riesling wine.
Expert advice for the best results
Chill pears slightly before slicing for easier handling.
Use a mandoline for uniformly thin cheese slices.
Everything you need to know before you start
5 minutes
Can be assembled shortly before serving, but best fresh
Arrange slices artfully on a platter.
Serve as an appetizer or light snack.
Pairs well with crusty bread or crackers.
Its sweetness complements the pear and cheese.
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