BHA & BHT Free Pear Slices with Cheese
Sweet, juicy pear paired with creamy mild cheese is one of those combinations that feels effortlessly elegant without requiring any real effort at all. The natural sugars in a ripe Bartlett or Bosc bring out the best in a soft mozzarella or gentle cheddar, and a drizzle of honey plus a few fresh thyme leaves can take the whole thing somewhere genuinely special. For anyone navigating preservative sensitivities, packaged snacks and processed cheeses are often the trickiest category — they're notorious for hidden additives that show up in ingredient lists under easy-to-miss names. This snack sidesteps all of that by leaning entirely on whole, fresh ingredients that you can read at a glance. There's no cooking involved, just a quick slice and arrange, which means it comes together in minutes and looks beautiful on a board. It works as an afternoon snack, a light appetizer, or even a simple dessert when you want something satisfying but not heavy.
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2 servings
- 1 ripe but firm pear (such as bartlett or bosc), halved, cored, and sliced
- 3 oz mild, low-fat cheese (such as part-skim mozzarella or mild cheddar), sliced or cubed
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve and core the pear, then cut each half into 4–5 thin slices on a cutting board.
- 2
Arrange the pear slices and cheese on a small serving board or plate, fanning the pear slices alongside the cheese pieces.
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