STILTON, PEAR AND WALNUT TEA SANDWICHES
Blue cheese, pears and walnuts are traditionally an English combination used for many dishes, and especially good in tea sandwiches.
Provided by Stella Mae
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Toast the walnuts, then finely chop.
- Remove the core from the pear and slice thinly. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the crumbled cheese and nuts.
- Add the butter, tarragon, shallot, optional salt and pepper to this mixture and mix well.
- Spread the seasoned butter onto 8 slices of bread.
- Lay thinly sliced pears on four of the bread slices.
- Cover with the remaining four slices of bread.
- Wrap each sandwich securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold and mixture is set.
- Unwrap the sandwiches and trim the crusts.
- Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles or squares.
- Note: To add a little color to the sandwiches, you might like to sprinkle a bit of the herbs on top of each square or trangle.
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TabshaAnaya Fayz
fayztabshaanaya20@aol.comThese sandwiches are definitely not for everyone, but I thought they were unique and tasty.
NickPlayz
nickplayz@gmail.comI'm not a fan of stilton cheese, so I wasn't a big fan of these sandwiches.
SI_SHOROT
si_shorot37@gmail.comOverall, I thought the sandwiches were just okay.
saul romero
s.r@gmail.comThe sandwiches were a bit too dry. I think I'll add some cream cheese next time.
Jannatmalik Malik
m.j@hotmail.comI found that the sandwiches were a bit too salty for my taste.
Tamary Kanyanga
k@gmail.comThese sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover stilton and pears.
Nafaa Nafai
nafaa-n39@gmail.comI added a bit of honey to the pear slices for a touch of sweetness.
Bright Bako
b@gmail.comI used a different type of cheese because I didn't have stilton on hand. It was still delicious!
Wahid Sadat
sadat26@gmail.comI've made these sandwiches several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Izzy Jacko
j_i@hotmail.comThese sandwiches are easy to make and perfect for a quick lunch or snack.
Rashad Thompson
r-t@hotmail.frI love the salty-sweet combination of the stilton and pear. The walnuts add a nice crunch.
William Braun
braun56@aol.comThese tea sandwiches were a hit at my party! The combination of stilton, pear, and walnuts was unique and delicious.