Prosciutto, Asian Pear, and Date Canapes with Mint

1. 1

   On a cutting board hold 1 Asian pear, stem side up, and cut down through pear just to right of stem, cutting off largest piece of fruit possible and avoiding core.

2. 2

   Turn pear so cut side faces you and cut again in same manner.

3. 3

   Cut off remaining 2 sides of pear in same manner and discard core.

4. 4

   Put 1 piece, cut side down, on cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

5. 5

   Cut remaining pieces of pear in same manner.

6. 6

   Repeat procedure with remaining pear.

7. 7

   You should have about forty 1/4-inch-thick slices.

8. 8

   Halve each date lengthwise and fill indentation in each half with 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese.

9. 9

   Cut prosciutto into 3- by 3/4-inch strips.

10. 10

    Top a pear slice with a mint leaf and top mint leaf with a date half, filling side down.

11. 11

    Fold a piece of prosciutto lengthwise in half and wrap crosswise over pear and date, tucking ends underneath.

12. 12

    Make more canapes in same manner.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.