Viva Madrid Red Wine Pear and Blue Cheese Toasts

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

Viva Madrid Red Wine Pear and Blue Cheese Toasts are a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

327

Sugar

39g

Fat

13g

Viva Madrid Red Wine Pear and Blue Cheese Toasts are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, tangy red wine and creamy blue cheese is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. This recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Spain, and the toasts can be served warm or at room temperature. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or just want to impress your family and friends, these toasts are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Drain the pears from the can and chop them into small pieces.
3.	In a small saucepan, mix together the red wine, sugar, and lemon juice.
4.	Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
5.	Add the chopped pears to the wine mixture and stir.
6.	Cook the pears in the wine mixture, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces to a syrup-like consistency.
7.	Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly.
8.	Slice the baguette into thin rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet.
9.	Spoon some of the pear and wine mixture onto each slice of bread.
10.	Crumble blue cheese on top of the pears.
11.	Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.

PROS

These toasts are easy to make and are perfect for entertaining guests.

The combination of sweet pears, tangy wine, and creamy blue cheese is sure to wow your taste buds!

CONS

The high sugar content in this recipe may not be ideal for those who are watching their sugar intake.

The blue cheese may not appeal to everyone and can be substituted with a milder cheese if desired.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The pears in this recipe are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Red wine contains antioxidants that are known to improve heart health.
Blue cheese is a good source of calcium and protein.

	1 can whole pears ( bartlett preferred )
	1 cup dry red wine
	2/3 cup sugar
	3 tablespoons lemon juice
	6 ounces of creamy blue cheese ( I recommend cambazola )
	1 baguette