Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the most irresistible appetizer that will make your guests swoon! These Prosciutto Pear and Blue Cheese Bites are a culinary masterpiece that effortlessly combines the salty elegance of prosciutto, the sweet juiciness of ripe pears, and the bold tang of blue cheese. In just 10 minutes, you'll create a gourmet appetizer that looks like it was crafted by a professional chef but can be whipped up in your very own kitchen. Get ready to become the ultimate host with this show-stopping, mouth-watering bite-sized delight!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 12 bites
Ingredients
- 12 slices of prosciutto
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- Fresh arugula for garnish
Instructions
- Carefully wash and pat dry the fresh pears. Using a sharp knife, slice the pears into thin, uniform wedges approximately 1/4 inch thick, ensuring each slice is bite-sized and suitable for appetizer presentation.
- Gently separate the prosciutto slices, laying them flat on a clean cutting surface. Cut each prosciutto slice into halves or thirds, depending on their size, to create manageable wrapping portions.
- Crumble the blue cheese into small, consistent pieces that will easily fit atop the pear slices.
- Take each pear slice and wrap it delicately with a piece of prosciutto, ensuring the prosciutto covers about 2/3 of the pear slice.
- Place the wrapped pear slice on a serving platter and sprinkle a small amount of crumbled blue cheese on top of each bite.
- Garnish the bites with fresh arugula leaves, which will add a peppery flavor and beautiful green accent to the appetizer.
- Serve immediately at room temperature to ensure the best flavor and texture combination of the salty prosciutto, sweet pear, and tangy blue cheese.
Tips
- Choose the right pears: Select ripe but firm pears that will hold their shape when sliced. Bosc or Anjou pears work beautifully for this recipe.
- Prosciutto precision: When cutting prosciutto, use a sharp knife and ensure your slices are thin and flexible for easy wrapping.
- Cheese selection matters: Use a high-quality blue cheese with a creamy texture for the best flavor impact. Gorgonzola or Roquefort are excellent choices.
- Temperature is key: Serve these bites at room temperature to maximize flavor and ensure the best texture combination.
- Presentation tip: Arrange the bites on a beautiful platter with extra arugula leaves for a restaurant-worthy presentation.
- Make-ahead option: You can prepare these bites up to an hour before serving, but add the arugula garnish just before serving to keep it fresh and crisp.
- Flavor variations: Experiment with a light drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of fresh cracked black pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 45kcal
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg
