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What a busy time of year!!! Thanksgiving is already knocking at the door and Christmas will arrive soon, too. Around this time of year people are traveling everywhere, shopping, planning, and preparing wonderful meals to share with family and friends.... And by the way, while we are on the subject of food-- it is always good to keep something delicious at the ready, that you can whip up ASAP. Do you think that because I am a Chef, I don't keep an easy ace up my sleeve? Oh yes, I do! This year it will be none other than a festive, naturally gluten-free appetizer: Bruleed Pears with Prosciutto, Cranberry Sauce, and Goat Cheese.
Just thinking about these bruleed pears with prosciutto (also known as Parma ham) makes my mouth water and produces a big smile. They are gorgeous, festive, and ridiculously easy and quick to make. Our Bruleed pears with prosciutto are the ideal appetizer for entertaining guests without stressing out the cook. I can already foresee the smile on your face!
The only item that needs to be cooked is the cranberry sauce, which can be made in advance. All that is needed for the rest is just assembly. In these bruleed pears with prosciutto, you and your guests will be delighted by the contrast of differing textures (such as the crunchiness of the pears versus the softness of the cheese), as well as by the combination of different flavors: Tart from both the pears and cranberry sauce, sweet from the bruleed sugar, salty from the amazing prosciutto, and spicy from the pepper...
Our bruleed pears with prosciutto or Parma ham recipe is suitable for either Thanksgiving and Christmas due to its ingredients. I am telling you, this is one of the best "aces up your sleeve" that you could ever have...
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Happy Holidays!!!!
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"Pass the Prosciutto - Bruleed Pears with Prosciutto, Cranberry Sauce, and Goat Cheese"
Ingredients
- 3 fresh Asian pears
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 12 slices of prosciutto or Parma ham
- ¾ cup cranberry sauce
- Crumbled goat cheese
- Sprigs of thyme
Instructions
- On a cutting board, slice pears to make 4 rounds from each pear. Remove the core from each round using a melon baller or sharp spoon.
- Dip pear slices into lemon juice diluted 1:10 with water to keep them from browning. Pat dry, place each round on a platter, and sprinkle ½ tablespoon of light brown sugar on top of each round. Using a culinary torch, brulée (brown) the sugar. Sprinkle a dash of pepper and top with a slice of prosciutto. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cranberry sauce on top of each and sprinkle a little goat cheese on each piece. Garnish with a sprig of thyme. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Bruleed pears
bruleed pears with Parma ham
Daniela says
This is an amazing recipe,Denise!
Love the combination of flavors and textures , it' just a perfect balance 🙂
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Daniela!
Abbe @ Abbe's Cooking Antics says
Denise these look fabulous - and really festive. I would never have thought to use pears as a base, what a brilliant idea!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Abbe! Your visits always make me happy...
Dedy@Dentist Chef says
Wow, what a great invention dish!
this must be a dish of michelin star upscale dinning restaurant......
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Dedy! You are very kind...
Liz says
Both gorgeous and delicious! I love Parma ham...and this is such a lovely way to use it!
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot, Liz!
Coffee and Crumpets says
A very festive and beautiful appetiser!
Denise Browning says
Thanks!
john@kitchenriffs says
Pears and prosciutto are a terrific combo. And with goat cheese? Out of this world! Good stuff - thanks.
Deb says
What gorgeous little treats! Bursting with seasonal flavor and so easy to prepare this is just the type of recipe we all need during the holiday frenzy! I have my stash of homemade cranberry sauce just waiting for me to purchase the other ingredients!
Denise Browning says
Enjoy, dear Deb! It is my favorite...
Lail | With A Spin says
I started salivating just by seeing the title when your new post email arrived on my phone this afternoon while at work. This is absolutely gorgeous, Denise. I'll give it a try minus the prosciutto. Love it.
Denise Browning says
Enjoy, Lail!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
What a perfect combo of flavors! The salty, the sweet, the savory. Yum, yum, yum!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Abbe! It was quite delish!
Ash-foodfashionparty says
So beautiful Denise. I pinned it the moment I saw it, a winning and fancy appetizer.
All the flavors together works so beautifully. Loving it.
Denise Browning says
Thanks, my dear! I loved to eat them all by myself. :0
sallybr says
What a classy appetizer! We just had a dinner party this past weekend, I wish I had offered this, it is a show stopper indeed!
Maybe we can make it at Thanksgiving, but it will be just the two of us and two grad students, one of them a very picky eater (sigh)
Denise Browning says
If you make it, you won't regret it. I think half of the amount will be enough for all.
Judy @Savoring Today says
Denise, this is fantastic. I am adding it to my Pinboard Fall Harvest Menu. I love using seasonal items and pears are just perfect right now. And I never need an excuse to use prosciutto or goat cheese, that is always in season at our house. Thanks for the beautiful appetizer idea. 🙂
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot, Judy! I hope you enjoy it!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
So festive!! LOVE all the layered and festive flavors 🙂
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Kiran!
Shema | LifeScoops says
This sounds like the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer to me.. so classy !!! loved it !!!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Shema!
shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says
What a gorgeous dish! And what a wonderful medley of flavors!
Thanks for sharing this Denise
Denise Browning says
My pleasure, Shashi!
Sugar et al says
I love this combination of sweet, salty and spicy. Looks pretty too! It'll make an impressive appetizer for any occasion.
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Sonali! I love this appetizer!
Raymund says
Wow this is Masterchef quality!
Denise Browning says
Thanks so much, Raymund!
Cquek says
awesome, I love lots of goat cheese.
Denise Browning says
🙂 The whole combination of flavors was delish!
The Café Sucre Farine says
Looks delicious and so pretty Denise!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Chris!
Juliana says
Yes, just the thought of tasting these bruleed pear with prosciutto makes me smile...the combination of the sweetness and crunchiness of the pear with the salty prosciutto is just perfect.
Thanks for this simple and elegant recipe Denise...have a great week my dear 😀
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Juliana! Likewise!!!