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Baked Cranberry Cheddar

with GUINNESS® Draught

Recipes and Pairings

Baked Cranberry Cheddar

Mains
Prep time
20 Mins
Cooking time
20 Mins
Serves
8

Ingredients

2 sheets puff pastry, each cut into thirds

3 pears, peeled and diced

1/2 cup sugar

2 cups water

1 pound wheel cranberry cheddar cheese

12 slices bacon, cooked crispy and peppered while warm

1 egg, beaten

Prep time
20 Mins
Cooking time
20 Mins
Serves
8

Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice the cheese into six 2–3 oz. wedges. Wrap the cheese wedges individually in puff pastry. Brush the top of the pastry with an egg wash to create a shiny finish. Make sure the edges are tightly sealed. Place wrapped wedges on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

To make the pear purée, add water, sugar and pears to a pot. Simmer over medium heat until tender. Drain liquid and purée in a blender, adding water as needed for desired consistency.

To plate your dish, spread a generous amount of pear puree on the plate and place the pastry directly over the top. Lean peppered bacon on the pastry for a delicious sweet & savoury flavour.

Goes perfectly with GUINNESS® Draught