Blue Pear Bruschetta

• 2 Bartlett pears, cored and cut into
• 8 wedges, peeled if desired
• 1/2 cup (125) Balsamic Cream
• 1 tbsp. (15) butter
• 3/4 cup (175) Rosenborg Danish Blue Cheese, crumbled
• 1/3 cup (75) Tre Stelle Mascarpone
• 2 tbsp. (25) fresh parsley, chopped
• 8 1/2 baguette slices, toasted
• 1 tbsp. (15) walnut pieces, toasted
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Il Torrione Balsamic Cream for garnish

1. In a small bowl stir together Blue cheese, Mascarpone, fresh ground pepper and parsley (can be made ahead of time and refrigerated).
2. Melt butter in a medium skillet, add balsamic cream and heat until bubbly, not boiling.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add pears and cook slowly, turning frequently until pears are slightly softened - approximately 10 minutes.
4. To serve, place a teaspoon of cheese mixture on top of each baguette slice, top with a pear wedge and toasted walnuts.
5. Drizzle with balsamic cream.
6. Makes 8 appetizers

bartlett, wedges, cream, butter, rosenborg, mascarpone, parsley, baguette, walnut, freshly ground black pepper, cream

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/22148 (may not work)