Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 unit

Comice pears

sliced

1 piece

Cambozola Black cheese

sliced

0.5 cup

raw walnuts

halved

Step 1
~1 min

Slice pears vertically into thin slices (about 1/8 inch thick) around the core, avoiding the core.

Step 2
~1 min

Arrange pear slices on a serving plate.

Step 3
~1 min

Slice Cambozola Black cheese (or brie-like blue cheese) as thinly as possible (1/16 inch thick) into 1-inch squares.

Step 4
~1 min

Place a piece of cheese on the center of each pear slice.

Step 5
~1 min

Press a raw walnut half into each cheese slice to secure it.

Step 6
~1 min

Serve immediately with a Riesling wine.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill pears slightly before slicing for easier handling.

Use a mandoline for uniformly thin cheese slices.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be assembled shortly before serving, but best fresh

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Silent
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light snack.

Pairs well with crusty bread or crackers.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Prosciutto
Fig jam
Baguette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

A popular appetizer in many European countries.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Wine Tastings

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Wine Tasting

Popularity Score

70/100

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