Description
These pear and brie cheese salad skewers combine the sweetness of ripe pears, the creaminess of brie cheese, peppery baby arugula, and crunchy walnuts, all brought together with a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze. They make a quick, easy, and elegant sweet and savory appetizer perfect for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 2 pears
- Approx. 2 cups baby arugula
Dairy
- Approx. 8 ounces brie cheese (~225 grams)
Nuts
- Approx. 1/4 cup raw walnuts, chopped
Condiments
- Balsamic glaze, to drizzle (or balsamic vinegar)
Instructions
- Prepare Pears: Slice the pears into quarters, then remove the seeds and stem. Cut each quarter into roughly 1/2-inch cubes, discarding any smaller pointy ends not suitable for skewering.
- Cut Brie Cheese: Slice the brie cheese into 1/2-inch cubes with the rind on to help keep the skewers less sticky and easier to handle.
- Assemble Skewers: Take a small 4-inch skewer and thread a cube of pear, a folded small bundle (about 5-6 leaves) of arugula, and then a brie cheese cube. Repeat this process, placing each completed skewer on a serving platter until all ingredients are used.
- Add Walnuts: Gently press chopped walnuts onto the surface of the brie cheese cubes on each skewer so they stick well.
- Drizzle Balsamic Glaze: Finally, drizzle balsamic glaze over the prepared skewers just before serving to add a tangy, sweet finish. Enjoy immediately for best freshness.
Notes
- For arugula, folding 5-6 leaves per bundle creates a manageable skewer size.
- Use a ripe but firm pear variety like Bosc or Bartlett for best texture and flavor.
- Prepare skewers within 2 hours of serving and store covered in the fridge to minimize browning of pear.
- You can substitute brie with cheeses such as blue cheese, camembert, cheddar, monterey jack, parmesan, or pecorino for different flavor profiles.
- This recipe yields about 8 skewers, serving 4-8 guests depending on appetite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: arugula, brie cheese, party, pears, skewers, walnuts
