Prosciutto And Creamy Blue Cheese Pear Slices Recipes

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED PEARS WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Cut the slices of prosciutto in half lengthwise.
• Place a piece of the blue cheese against the flat sliced side of the pear.
• Wrap one of the strips of prosciutto around the pear and blue cheese and place a toothpick or appetizer skewer through the center of it.
• Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

ROASTED PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PEAR WITH BLUE CHEESE CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Lay the prosciutto slices side by side on a work surface. Place a pear wedge near the end of each one and roll up. Transfer the wrapped pear wedges to the baking sheet. At this point you can lightly sprinkle over with freshed ground black pepper, if desired. Roast about 6 minutes, until the prosciutto is lightly browned and the pear has softened.
• Meanwhile, combine the blue cheese, cream and thyme in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts. Season with pepper to taste. Arrange the roasted wrapped pears on a plate around a small bowl containing the blue cheese cream. Serve immediately.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO, BLUE CHEESE, AND PEAR

Steps:

• Coarsely chop chives and put in a food processor. Add olive oil and purée for 1 minute. Transfer to a squeeze bottle dispenser and set aside.
• Evenly distribute arugula onto 4 medium plates. Top with prosciutto and blue cheese.
• Peel and core pears, then cut in half. Cut each half into thin slices and add to plates in a fan shape.
• Drizzle chive olive oil over each salad and decoratively add some to the sides of the plates. Repeat with balsamic glaze.