Wheat 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 cooking at all. The natural sugars in a ripe Bartlett or Bosc balance beautifully against the subtle saltiness of part-skim mozzarella or mild cheddar, making every bite feel like something you'd find on a fancy charcuterie board. A light drizzle of honey and a scatter of fresh thyme take it from simple snack to genuinely impressive in about thirty seconds. For anyone navigating wheat sensitivities, this kind of recipe is a breath of fresh air — no flour, no grains, no label-reading required, just whole ingredients you can see and trust. It works just as well as a light lunch, an afternoon snack, or a starter when guests come over. The whole thing comes together on a single board, which means cleanup is practically nonexistent.
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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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