Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese and Pear |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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Pancetta is baked in the oven to make the base of this appetizer. It makes a beautiful presentation. From Bon Appetit, Decemeber 2004. Ingredients:
16 slices pancetta (thin slices) |
16 teaspoons soft fresh goat cheese (from 5-ounce log) |
2 small very ripe pears, halved, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices |
fresh thyme leave |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°F
2. Place pancetta slices in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with pepper.
3. Bake until golden, about 8 to 10 minutes (watch carefully not to burn). Using spatula, slide pancetta crisps onto platter.
4. Top each with 1 teaspoon goat cheese and 1 pear slice. Sprinkle with thyme and serve.
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