Tête de Moine Rosettes with Pear and Walnuts
This elegant appetizer features delicate rosettes of Tête de Moine cheese, known for its unique texture and flavor. Paired with crisp pear slices and crunchy walnuts, it creates a balanced and sophisticated bite. It's a simple yet impressive dish perfect for entertaining.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 292 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 200 gtête de moine cheese, chilled
- 1 pcspear, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cupwalnut, roughly chopped
garnish
- 1 tbsphoney(optional)
- 1 tspfresh thyme, leaves(optional)
Equipment
girolle · cutting board · knife · serving platter
The method
Step by step
- 1
Ensure the Tête de Moine cheese is well-chilled, as this helps create firm rosettes.
Cook’s note: A colder cheese will produce more defined rosettes.
- 2
Using a girolle or a sharp vegetable peeler, carefully shave the Tête de Moine cheese into delicate rosettes.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: If using a peeler, shave across the flat surface of the cheese to create thin curls.
- 3
Arrange the cheese rosettes artfully on a serving platter.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Overlap them slightly for a fuller appearance.
- 4
Wash and thinly slice the pear, removing the core.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Slice just before serving to prevent browning.
- 5
Place the pear slices alongside the cheese rosettes on the platter.
About 1 min
- 6
Scatter the chopped walnuts over the cheese and pear.
About 1 min
- 7
Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, if desired, just before serving.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: The honey adds a touch of sweetness that complements the savory cheese.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 292.1kcal
- Protein
- 13.8g
- Carbs
- 12.7g
- Fat
- 21.4g
- Fibre
- 1.9g
- Sugar
- 9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover Tête de Moine cheese tightly wrapped in the refrigerator.
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