Pears with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto

Name: Pears with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Pear; 8 slices of Prosciutto; 160 g of Gorgonzola Cheese; Arugula

Three ingredients for an amazing Christmas appetizer: Pears with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto are quick, easy and perfect for Christmas Eve dinner.

Recipe Pears with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto

Difficulty Easy
Preparation 10 minutes
Servings for 8 people

There is an old Italian saying: “Don’t let the farmer know how good cheese is with pears.” These days, though, it is not only farmers who appreciate this unusual pairing, but the most refined palates too. That’s why today we bring you Pears with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto, perfect to serve as a Christmas appetizer.

If you’re tired of the usual platters of cold cuts passed from hand to hand around the table, followed closely by the cheese board, use our super quick idea to wow everyone. Get some pears, preferably organic so you can eat the skin too, some sharp Gorgonzola and top-quality prosciutto (Parma or San Daniele), and get ready to make something special.

This pears with cheese recipe is a perfect quick and easy Christmas appetizer that lets you bring a tasty starter to the table, one that is sure to win over your guests.

Ingredients for 8 people

1 Pear organic
8 slices of Prosciutto
160 g of Gorgonzola Cheese sharp
Arugula to taste

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Method

To make the Pears with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto, start by washing the pear thoroughly under running water. Then cut it in half and remove the core and the stem.
Then cut the pear into slices so that you get eight.
Place about 20 grams of sharp Gorgonzola in a single piece on each slice, then roll everything up in a slice of prosciutto.
Arrange the Pears with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto on a serving plate and finish with a few arugula leaves. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

For a more sophisticated version, swap the Gorgonzola for Roquefort, the French blue cheese.

Tips

Pears with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto taste best at room temperature.

Storage

Store the Pears with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. We recommend letting them come back to room temperature before eating them.