Citrus 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. This snack or light appetizer comes together in minutes — just slice, arrange, and serve. A drizzle of honey and a scatter of fresh thyme take it from simple to genuinely impressive, though both are entirely optional if you want to keep things even more stripped back. So many fruit-forward snacks and cheese boards lean heavily on citrus — think orange slices, lemon-dressed fruit, or citrus-spiked preserves — but this one skips all of that entirely without sacrificing any brightness or balance. The natural sweetness of a ripe Bartlett or Bosc pear does all the heavy lifting, complementing the mild, slightly salty cheese in every bite. It's the kind of thing you can pull together for guests or just enjoy as an afternoon snack when you want something that feels a little special.
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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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