Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese and Pear

Submitted by Jules127

"Pancetta is baked in the oven to make the base of this appetizer. It makes a beautiful presentation. From Bon Appetit, Decemeber 2004."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 16 appetizers

ingredients

• 16 slices pancetta (thin slices)
• 16 teaspoons soft fresh goat cheese (from 5-ounce log)
• 2 small very ripe pears, halved, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• fresh thyme leave

directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F
2. Place pancetta slices in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with pepper.
3. Bake until golden, about 8 to 10 minutes (watch carefully not to burn). Using spatula, slide pancetta crisps onto platter.
4. Top each with 1 teaspoon goat cheese and 1 pear slice. Sprinkle with thyme and serve.