Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese & Pear
The sweetness of pear and honey and the saltiness of the pancetta and cheese unite for a perfectly flavored appetizer.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Other: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 thin slices pancetta (about 1/3 lb.)
- 1 Bartlett pear
- 1/2 (4-oz.) package goat cheese, crumbled
- Freshly cracked pepper
- Honey
- Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs
Preparation
1. Arrange pancetta slices in a single layer on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
2. Bake at 450° for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a paper towel-lined wire rack using a spatula. Let stand 10 minutes or until crisp.
3. Core pear with an apple corer. Cut pear crosswise into 12 thin rings. Arrange on a serving platter. Top evenly with pancetta and goat cheese; sprinkle with pepper. Drizzle with honey just before serving. Garnish, if desired.
Credits: Photo from Southern Living, recipe from myrecipes.com
