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Prosciutto-wrapped roast pear with brie & blue cheese

Ingredients 10 pears, halved lengthways Olive oil spray 60ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin ol…
Prosciutto

Ingredients

  • 10 pears, halved lengthways
  • Olive oil spray
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 10 slices prosciutto, halved lengthways
  • 2 bunches rocket leaves
  • 100g south cape brie, cut into 10 slices
  • 100g blue cheese, cut into 10 slices

Method  

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.

2. Use a teaspoon or melon baller to remove the core from each pear half. Place the pear, cut-side up, on prepared tray. Spray with oil. season with salt and pepper. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool.

3. Whisk the oil and vinegar in a jug. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Place half the prosciutto on a work surface. Top with half the pear. Place 1 rocket leaf and 1 slice of brie on top of each pear half. Tightly wrap prosciutto around the pear to enclose filling. place on a platter. Repeat with the remaining prosciutto, pear, rocket and blue cheese. Serve with balsamic dressing.

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