Big Star Market, Harvest Foods, Sav-U-Mor and (CLOSED-Super Foods) Recipes
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		Comice with Cheese
		
		
		
		
		Comice pears, abundant with juice makes them the best choice
		
		
		
		
		Yield: 8 servings
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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								| 4 |  | firm ripe USA Comice pears, halved and cored | 
						
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								| 2 | Tablespoons | lemon juice | 
						
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								| 2 | tablespoons | water | 
						
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								| 4 | ounces | soft cream cheese | 
						
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								| 1 | ounce | crumbled blue cheese | 
						
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								| 1/2 | cup | finely ground or diced nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans) | 
						
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							| Fresh cheese choices - serve all or a combination: | 
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								|  |  | Blue | 
						
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								|  |  | Camembert | 
						
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								|  |  | Gouda | 
						
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								|  |  | Gorgonzola | 
						
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								|  |  | Cheddar | 
						
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			Directions:
			Stir together lemon juice and water.  Brush pear surface lightly with lemon juice to retard browning.  
Combine cream cheese and blue cheese until well mixed.  Form into 1- inch balls and roll in chopped nuts.  
Place cheese ball into center cavity of each Comice half.  Serve with additional cheese selection. 
		 
	
	
	
		
			
			Note:  
Sherry or light white wine is a good accompaniment.    Any variety of pear can be substituted.  
Source:  Pear Bureau Northwest
		 
	
	
		Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
	 
	
	
	
	
	 
 	
	
	
	
	
 
	Big Star Market, Harvest Foods, Sav-U-Mor and (CLOSED-Super Foods) Recipes
	https://www.bigstarla.com/Recipes/Detail/3654/