STILTON, PEAR AND WALNUT TEA SANDWICHES

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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

6 ounces stilton blue cheese
1 ripe pear
2/3 cup walnuts, toasted (see recipe for Toasted Walnuts)
8 slices bread (white or dark)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 small shallot, chopped fine (or onion)
salt and pepper (optional)
fresh tarragon, chopped fine (or herb of choice)

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.

Matt Brown
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I made these sandwiches for a picnic and they were perfect! They're easy to make ahead of time, and they hold up well in the heat. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


SO BY SO HAUSA TV
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These sandwiches are so easy to make and they're always a hit! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I also like that they can be made ahead of time, which makes them perfect for parties.


Nazma Jui
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I've made these sandwiches several times and they're always a hit! I love the combination of flavors and textures. I also like that they can be made ahead of time, which makes them perfect for parties.


Lalita Hong
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These sandwiches are perfect for a light lunch or afternoon snack. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Shahriar Khan Rana
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I made these sandwiches for a luncheon and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making them again.


Tanzeel Sajjad
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These sandwiches were a bit too rich for my taste, but they were still very good. I would probably use less Stilton cheese next time.


Heba Abdo
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I'm not a big fan of tea sandwiches, but I really enjoyed these. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the filling was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely make these again.


MR AHSGAMET
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These sandwiches are so easy to make and they're always a hit! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I also like that they can be made ahead of time, which makes them perfect for parties.


Khaliq Dad
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I made these sandwiches for a picnic and they were perfect! They're easy to make ahead of time, and they hold up well in the heat. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Michael Barimah
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These sandwiches were absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


Matthew Powers
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these sandwiches. I'm not usually a fan of blue cheese, but it worked really well with the pear and walnuts. The bread was also very soft and fluffy.


Kylie Shover
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I made these sandwiches for a baby shower and they were a big hit! They're so easy to make and they look really elegant. I will definitely be making them again for future parties.


gaming donya
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These are the best tea sandwiches I've ever had! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the bread is perfectly soft and fluffy. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Kyeswa Jowl
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I've never been a big fan of tea sandwiches, but these changed my mind! The Stilton cheese and pear are a perfect match, and the walnuts add a nice textural contrast. I will definitely be making these again.


mdfarajul islam
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I made these sandwiches for a tea party yesterday and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of salty, sweet, and savory flavors. The Stilton cheese was especially delicious, and the pears added a lovely crunch.