Cheese Toasts with Pears and Hazelnuts

Servings: 4 » Preparation: 25 mins » Cooking: 15 mins » Level: Easy
Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 large slightly underripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sweet white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8-10 slices sandwich bread
  • 8 oz (250 g) brie, sliced
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 2/3 cup (75 g) chopped hazelnuts

Procedure:
  1. Preheat the broiler (grill) in high setting
  2. Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until transluscent, 3-4 minutes. Set aside
  3. Add the pear to the frying pan and saute for 2 minutes
  4. Add the wine and let it evaporate for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and drain the pears on paper towels. Sprinkle with the cinnamon and let cool slightly
  5. Toast the bread under the broiler until goledn brown
  6. Lay the brie on the toasted bread. Add the layer of shallots and a layer of pear
  7. Broil until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper
  8. Sprinkle with the pasley and hazelnuts
  9. Serve hot