Poached Pear "Crostini" Recipe

Name: Poached Pear "Crostini"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Poached Pears; 1 gal. dry red wine; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 32 strips lemon zest Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 16 sprigs fresh thyme; 16 each fresh Bosc pears, peeled, cut lengthwise in half and cored; Spiced Walnuts; 2 each egg whites; 1-1/2 cups walnut pieces; 1/3 cup sugar; 1-1/3 Tbsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); Cream Cheese Spread; PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened; 1 cup chocolate sauce; 2-2/3 Tbsp. gingerroot, grated; Crostini Assembly; 48 slices prepared pound cake, cut into 2-oz. oval-shaped slices; 1/3 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped; 2 cups chocolate sauce

Servings: persons

Poached Pears
1 gal. dry red wine
1-1/2 cups sugar
32 strips lemon zest Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
16 sprigs fresh thyme
16 each fresh Bosc pears, peeled, cut lengthwise in half and cored
Spiced Walnuts
2 each egg whites
1-1/2 cups walnut pieces
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/3 Tbsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
Cream Cheese Spread
PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup chocolate sauce
2-2/3 Tbsp. gingerroot, grated
Crostini Assembly
48 slices prepared pound cake, cut into 2-oz. oval-shaped slices
1/3 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
2 cups chocolate sauce

1
Poached Pears: Cook first 4 ingredients in pan large enough to completely cover the pears with liquid.
2
Add pear halves; simmer on medium-low heat 20 min.
3
or just until tender, stirring occasionally.
4
Drain pears.
5
Spiced Walnuts: Hand beat egg whites until frothy.
6
Add remaining ingredients; stir until nuts are evenly coated.
7
Spread onto bottom of parchment-lined half-sheet pan.
8
Bake in 350 degrees F convection oven 5 to 7 min.
9
or until nuts are dry.
10
Cool.
11
Cream Cheese Spread: Mix ingredients until blended.
12
For each plating (3 servings): Arrange 3 cake slices on plate; spread each with about 1-1/2 Tbsp.
13
Cream Cheese Spread.
14
Cut each of 2 pear halves into 8 lengthwise slices; fan about 5 pieces on each cake slice.
15
Sprinkle evenly with 1-1/2 Tbsp.
16
Spiced Walnuts and 1 tsp.
17
ginger.
18
Serve with 2 Tbsp.
19
chocolate sauce.

1533

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Poached Pears, 1 gal. dry red wine, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 32 strips lemon zest Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, Poached Pear "Crostini" falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Poached Pear "Crostini"

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