PEAR & GORGONZOLA CROSTINI
Pear & gorgonzola crostini, perfect vegetarian buffet finger-food
Provided by Merrilees Parker
Categories Buffet, Canapes, Side dish
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Halve and core the pears, then cut each one into 12 small wedges. Place in a heavy-based saucepan with the honey, port and wine. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until the pears are just tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife (they shouldn't be soft).
- Carefully tip the pears into a sieve set over a small saucepan and allow them to drain thoroughly.
- Reduce the liquid in the saucepan by two-thirds - it should have a syrupy consistency like runny honey. This will take 10-12 minutes. Pour the syrup into a small bowl and allow to cool while you prepare the bruschettas.
- Preheat the grill to hot. Cut the bread into 24 slices and brush both sides of each slice with olive oil. Grill until the bruschettas are golden on both sides. This only takes a minute, so keep watch.
- Spread each bruschetta with a little gorgonzola and top with a poached pear wedge. Arrange the bruschettas on a serving plate and drizzle with the port syrup using a teaspoon. Sprinkle over a little mustard and cress.
- Prepare ahead: you can poach the pears the day before and serve them cold - they're just as nice. Take them out of the syrup and reduce, then store the pears and syrup in separate plastic containers in the fridge. If the syrup is too thick the next day, add a little warm water, and if it is too thin, you can reduce it by simmering for a minute or two.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.26 milligram of sodium
GORGONZOLA AND PEAR TEA SANDWICHES
The tang of the gorgonzola goes really well with the sweetness of the pears in this delicious tea sandwich.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese and cream in a bowl and mix to blend well.
- Spread the cheese mixture on 1/2 of the bread slices. Top with the pear slices, remaining cheese mixture and remaining bread slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.9, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 690, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 10.2
PEAR GORGONZOLA TART
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bake the pie shell in a square or round tart pan according to package instructions. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, Gorgonzola, thyme, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Using a hand blender, whip the cheeses together.
- In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the pears and cook until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- When the tart crust has cooled slightly, gently spread the whipped cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the tart. Place the pear slices in a decorative pattern over the cheese mixture. Sprinkle the thin strips of prosciutto over the pears.
- Cut into squares or wedges and serve.
GORGONZOLA-PEAR TOASTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly brush 1 side of each baguette slice with olive oil. Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast 5 to 7 minutes, or just until beginning to brown. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and gorgonzola cheese, stirring until well mixed. Spread the toasts with the cheese mixture. Top with the pear slices and chopped candied pecans. Sprinkle with the parsley.
ROASTED ROSEMARY-GORGONZOLA PEARS
Delicious pears roasted with cheese and herbs filling for hot appetizers that are ready in less than an hour!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Cut thin slice from rounded side of pear halves, if necessary, so they'll rest level in pan. In 13x9-inch pan, arrange pear halves, cut sides up. Brush tops of pears with oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper and rosemary.
- Roast uncovered 15 minutes. Fill cored hollow of each pear half with 2 teaspoons cheese. Roast uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer or until pears are tender and cheese is soft. Sprinkle with walnuts. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED GORGONZOLA, PEAR, AND WATERCRESS SANDWICHES
Categories Sandwich Fruit Broil Quick & Easy Lunch Blue Cheese Pear Winter Watercress Gourmet
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Cut cheese into thin slices. Halve pear lengthwise and core with a lemon-ball cutter. Slice pear thin crosswise.
- On a baking sheet toast both sides of bread about 3 inches from heat until golden. Divide watercress among toasts and cover with overlapping pear slices. Arrange cheese over pear slices and broil sandwiches until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
GORGONZOLA PEAR PASTA
A delicious combination of the unique flavor of gorgonzola cheese and the sweetness of fresh pears. Brush the pear cubes with lemon juice to keep them from browning.
Provided by nellegirl
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the penne in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot; stir the butter, Parmesan cheese, and Gorgonzola cheese into the pasta and place over medium heat; cook until the cheese is completely melted. Pour the cream into the pasta mixture; stir. Remove from heat and fold the pear into the pasta mixture. Top with walnuts. Season with pepper to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1828.2 calories, Carbohydrate 236.7 g, Cholesterol 146.7 mg, Fat 68.6 g, Fiber 27.8 g, Protein 73.6 g, SaturatedFat 29.1 g, Sodium 711.5 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
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