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Blue Cheese-Walnut Spread on Asian Pear Slices
This fresh, no-fuss appetizer pairs crisp slices of Subarashii Kudamono Asian Pear with a creamy spread of blue cheese, ricotta, and toasted walnuts. It’s a bold yet balanced bite—cool, savory, and just sweet enough—ideal for effortless entertaining or a quietly elegant start to any gathering.
Makes 4 servings (about 7 slices per serving).
Ingredients
1 large Subarashii Kudamono Asian Pear (8 ounces)
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 Tbsp. finely chopped toasted walnuts
Preparation
Preparation time: 10 minutes
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Cut the pear in quarters through the stem end. Lay the quarters, one cut side down, on a work surface. Cut each quarter into a ¼ inch thick slices. Arrange on a serving plate
- In a shallow bowl, combine the blue cheese and ricotta. Mash with a fork until blended. Stir in the walnuts. Spread onto the pear slices. Serve right away.
Notes
- Toasting brings out the flavor and crispness in nuts. Spread walnut halves on a dry baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350℉ oven, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until sizzling and fragrant. Be careful not to burn. Let stand to cool. Store in an airtight tin for several weeks.
- If desired, the cheese spread can be refrigerated in a tightly sealed container for up to a week. Slice the pear just before serving.
- The spread can also to apples or whole grain crackers. If serving Asian pear slices as a party appetizer, sprinkle the nuts over the spread instead of mixing them in.
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