The mix of savory cream cheese, sweet fruit and crunchy toasted nuts in this easy pear sandwich is a unique yet delicious combination of flavors.
Good food is nice, but what could be better than a delicious, easy sandwich recipe? And this one is totally mesmerizing. The mix of salty cream cheese, sweet pear and crunchy nuts is a unique yet delicious flavor combination! Try it as a healthy lunch idea for an office lunch or as a snack on the go. Somehow all the ingredients blend perfectly into a light but hearty cheese and fruit sandwich.
How to make this easy pear sandwich
Since this pear sandwich is so easy, getting the right ingredient ratio is key. Here are some notes:
- Be sure to slice the pear as thinly as possible.
- Toast the notes (see below), then roughly chop.
- Slather on that cream cheese! You can also use labneh, a homemade yogurt cheese very similar to cream cheese.
- You want each ingredient to complement each other without making anything stand out. If you like it a little saltier or sweeter, add a pinch of salt or a dash of honey to the cream cheese.
This easy fruit sandwich can be used with thinly sliced bread (even cinnamon raisin bread) to make finger sandwiches and served with a teapot for a truly decadent experience. Or you can enjoy it with a salad. If served with soup, we recommend choosing something saltier. To turn this pear sandwich into an epic breakfast, swap out the bread for a cinnamon raisin bagel and enjoy.
Roast the nuts: you will feel the difference!
The only really “cooking” part of this recipe is the roasting of the nuts. Toasting brings out a nutty and crunchy note that enhances the flavor of this sandwich. You can use toasted walnuts or toasted pecans: they pair well with the flavors.
There are two basic methods of roasting nuts: stovetop and oven. No matter how you toast the nuts, you’ll know they’re done cooking when they smell wonderful.
This pear sandwich recipe is…
Vegetarian.
The description
The mix of savory cream cheese, sweet fruit and crunchy toasted nuts in this easy pear sandwich is a unique yet delicious combination of flavors.
- Place walnuts in a small, dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the nuts, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Core the pears and cut into thin slices.
- Toast slices of bread.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each slice of bread. Scatter walnuts evenly over half of the bread slices. (To enhance the savory or sweet flavors, add a pinch of sour cream salt or a dash of honey.)
- Finish each sandwich with pear slices, alfalfa sprouts, and the remaining slice of bread. Halve and serve.
- Category: main course
- Method: Cook
- Kitchen: American
Keywords: fruit sandwich, sandwich ideas, veggie sandwich, sandwich recipes, lunch recipes, lunch ideas, veggie lunch ideas
Looking for more vegetarian sandwich recipes?
Aside from those pear sandwiches, here are a few of our favorite veggie sandwich recipes:
