Chef John's Brie with Ripe Pear and Black Pepper

This simple and delicious appetizer was inspired by a favorite sandwich I occasionally make--baguette, butter, brie, pear, and pepper. Here we're using thin crackers instead of bread, and the brie, pear, and black pepper make an impressive appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) wedge Brie cheese
• 12 water crackers, or more as needed
• 1 ripe pear - halved, cored, thinly sliced
• Freshly ground black pepper, coarse grind

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spread about a tablespoon of brie (including the rind) on the crackers. Top with a thin slice of pear. Coarsely grind black pepper on the pears.