Comice with Cheese

Comice pears, abundant with juice makes them the best choice

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

4 firm ripe USA Comice pears, halved and cored

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons water

4 ounces soft cream cheese

1 ounce crumbled blue cheese

1/2 cup finely ground or diced nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans)

Fresh cheese choices - serve all or a combination:

Blue

Camembert

Gouda

Gorgonzola

Cheddar

Directions:

Stir together lemon juice and water. Brush pear surface lightly with lemon juice to retard browning.

Combine cream cheese and blue cheese until well mixed. Form into 1- inch balls and roll in chopped nuts.

Place cheese ball into center cavity of each Comice half. Serve with additional cheese selection.

Note:
Sherry or light white wine is a good accompaniment. Any variety of pear can be substituted.

Source: Pear Bureau Northwest

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