Recipe

Camembert with pear compote on pumpernickel

Slices of creamy camembert on pumpernickel topped with pear compote make sophisticated canapes for a cocktail party.

  • 20 mins cooking
  • Serves 10
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Ingredients

Camembert with pear compote on pumpernickel
  • 1/2 cup (75g) dried pears, chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoon craisins, chopped finely
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tablespoon caster sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • 200 gram whole camembert
  • 24 cocktail pumpernickel rounds (250g)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted pistachios, chopped finely

Method

Camembert with pear compote on pumpernickel
  • 1
    Combine pear, craisins, cinnamon, sugar and the water in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Discard cinnamon.
  • 2
    Cut cheese into 24 wedges.
  • 3
    Place rounds on serving platter; top each round with a wedge of cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of the compote then a sprinkle of nuts.