Prosciutto Pear Bites w Herbs & Blue Cheese

Adapted from Real Simple

Continuing on with my pear craze, I had to try making an appetizer with my pretty pears, and I thought tangy blue cheese, salty prosciutto, and bitter arugula would be a wonderful contrast with the sweet, juicy pears.

I ate these little bites “raw”, but I think if you roasted them a bit, they would be even more marvelous.  They are certainly easy to make and would make an elegant party appetizer. Who says party appetizers have to be savory? These little pear bites are both sweet and savory!

Prosciutto Pear Bites w Herbs & Blue Cheese

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

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• 1 – 2 oz. light cream cheese
• 1 – 2 oz. Greek yogurt
• 1 – 2 Tablespoons blue cheese crumbles
• A bit of finely chopped fresh rosemary and chives
• Arugula leaves
• 1 – 2 ripe pears, cut into wedges, core removed, tossed with a bit of lemon juice to keep from browning
• Strips of thinly cut prosciutto

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, yogurt, blue cheese, rosemary and chives (use the smaller amount for 1 pear, the larger for 2).
2. Take each pear wedge and snuggle a spoonful of cheese in the center, stick a couple of arugula leaves on, then wrap with prosciutto.
3. Enjoy as a snack or appetizer.

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Notes

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This recipe was shared at Gluten Free Friday, Scrumptious Sunday, Weekend Potluck, Munching Mondays, Tapas Tuesday Happy Hour, Full Plate Thursday and Keep Calm & Cook On: Appetizers.

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