4ozcreamy blue cheeseGorgonzola dolce or Point Reyes, room temperature
4ozcream cheeseroom temperature
2-3tablespoonheavy creamcold
1ripe pearBartlett or Anjou, thinly sliced
cracked black pepper to taste
baby arugula for garnish
honey or aged balsamic for drizzleoptional
Firehook Garlic Thyme crackers for serving
Equipment
Food processor or blender
piping bag with star tip
Cutting board
Method
Bring blue cheese and cream cheese to room temperature.
Combine both cheeses in a food processor or blender. Add cold heavy cream.
Blend until smooth and pipeable.
Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
Thinly slice the pear.
Pipe a generous swirl of mousse onto each cracker.
Top with a thin slice of ripe pear.
Finish with cracked black pepper and baby arugula.
Drizzle with honey or aged balsamic if desired.
Arrange on a board and serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: assemble just before serving. The blue cheese mousse keeps in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days; let it soften slightly and re-whip before piping again.