Lockets Savoury
This delightful recipe combines the rich flavors of ripe pears, tangy Stilton cheese, and fresh watercress on a bed of toasted country bread. A perfect balance of sweet and savory, this dish is an elegant choice for a light meal or as an impressive appetizer for your next gathering. Enjoy the creamy cheese melted to perfection as it combines with the juicy pears and crisp watercress for a delicious culinary experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 slices white country bread
- 50g butter , softened
- 2 handfuls watercress , thick stalks removed
- 2 large ripe pears , peeled and sliced
- 225g Stilton cheese (or vegetarian alternative), sliced
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium. Toast the slices of bread until light golden, then butter them. Butter four shallow gratin dishes and lay a slice of toasted bread in each.
- Divide the watercress between the dishes and top with slices of the peeled pears. Top with stilton and place the dishes under the grill until the cheese melts and bubbles slightly. This is lovely served with a glass of crisp Chenin from the Loire.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 474 calories
- Fat Content: 31 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 19 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 32 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 11 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 18 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.92 milligram of sodium
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