Prosciutto Pear Cups

Ingredients

• 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
• 8 ounces Brie cheese, cubed
• 2 large ripe pears, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh arugula, roughly chopped
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed
• 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Crisp the prosciutto cups: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut each slice of prosciutto into thirds. Press one piece into each cup of a 24-cup mini muffin pan. Top each prosciutto cup with a cube of Brie cheese. Bake for five minutes, just until the prosciutto is lightly crisped and the cheese is softened.

2. 2

   Toss the pear filling: Add the diced pears, chopped arugula and fresh thyme leaves to a medium mixing bowl. Drizzle them with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then gently toss to coat.

3. 3

   Fill and finish: Carefully remove the prosciutto cups from the muffin tin. Fill each cup with a spoonful of the pear mixture. If desired, finish them with extra balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of thyme leaves.