1-800-Flowers Homepage
Personalization Mall Homepage
Sharis Berries Homepage
1800Baskets Homepage
Simply Chocolate Homepage
Fruit Bouquets Homepage
Cheryls Homepage
The Popcorn Factory Homepage
Wolfermans Homepage
Vital Choice Homepage
Harry and David
Gift List
Sign In

Don't have an account?

Click Here
Benefits of Registration
  • Fast, secure checkout
  • Exclusive promotions & offers
My Orders
  1. Home
  2. Pear and Brie Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Pear and Brie Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Gina Homolka | Lunch, Dinner, Pears, Relish |American

Fruit and cheese is a classic combination, but most people limit themselves to apples and cheddar. We've paired succulent Royal Riviera Pears with creamy Brie cheese and fig butter to create a superb grilled cheese recipe that will satisfy your tastebuds. It's comfort food turned into a culinary delight for the health-conscious.

Have you ever had baked Brie? If not, it's a dish that is extremely decadent and delicious! And if you have, then you'll understand why this grilled cheese sandwich works. We love the salty-sweet combination of ripe pears and Brie. Adding a touch of fig butter, a fruit spread not to be confused with butter, to this grilled cheese sandwich enhances the sweetness of the pears and makes it a real adult treat. Plus, it's slightly lower in calories than traditional grilled cheese. It makes for a gourmet lunch or dinner, while still being that comforting grilled cheese we all know and love. This recipe is definitely a must-try!

Pear and Brie Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Print

Ingredients

  • 8 slices multi-grain bread
  • 1/4 cup fruit butter such as fig or apple
  • 1 Royal Riviera Pear, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 6 oz light Brie, rind removed, sliced
  • 1 can olive oil spray or oil mister

Instructions

  1. Heat skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Spread each slice of bread with tablespoon fig or apple butter.
  3. Top 4 bread slices with the Royal Riviera@reg; Pear and Brie, then top with remaining bread slices.
  4. Spray both sides sandwiches with a little oil.
  5. Place sandwiches, one at a time, in hot skillet and cook until bread is golden cheese starts to melt, about 2 minutes on each side.
  6. Alternatively, use a panini press. Serve hot.
Makes: 4 sandwiches
Serves: 4 servings