Description
A delightful appetizer featuring juicy pear skewers coated in crushed pistachios, served over creamy whipped Brie and drizzled with a sweet-tart cherry honey.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 large ripe but firm pears
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cut pears into 1-inch cubes. Thread 3-4 pear cubes onto each skewer.
- Place chopped pistachios on a plate. Lightly brush pear skewers with 2 tablespoons honey and roll in pistachios to coat evenly.
- In a food processor, blend Brie and heavy cream until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine dried cherries, 1/4 cup honey, and lemon juice. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes until cherries soften and sauce thickens slightly.
- To serve, spread whipped Brie on a platter, arrange pistachio-crusted pear skewers on top, and drizzle with cherry honey.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute cashew cheese for Brie. You can customize the seasonings to taste.