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Lexie's Pear And Brie Quesadillas
Lexie's Pear And Brie Quesadillas
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These elegant Pear And Brie Quesadillas elevate the traditional Mexican favorite with sophisticated European flavors. Sweet, juicy pears complement creamy Brie cheese, while red onion and serrano chili add savory depth and gentle heat. Baked until the cheese melts and the tortillas turn golden and crisp, these impressive appetizers combine contrasting flavors and textures in each bite—perfect for wine tastings, brunch gatherings, or cocktail parties requiring minimal preparation with maximum impact.
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Ingredients
Vegetable oil, for greasing pan
2 (10-inch) flour tortillas
1 ripe pear, peeled, cored and cut into 16 lengthwise slices
About 6 ounces cold brie cheese, cut into 1/4 inch lengthwise slices
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced serrano chili
1/2 teaspoon salt, coarse salt preferred
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Generously grease a large jellyroll pan.
Place tortillas on prepared pan.
Arrange pear wedges on each tortilla like the spokes of a wheel, radiating from the center.
Arrange Brie slices between the pear slices.
Sprinkle on onion, chili and salt.
Bake 3 to 5 minutes, or until edges of tortilla are browned and cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and let sit 3 to 5 minutes.
Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges.
Servings\Yield
Makes 16 wedges
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 wedge) - Calories: 70; Total Fat: 4g (Saturated Fat: 2g); Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 140mg; Total Carbohydrates: 7g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 2g); Protein: 3g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: appetizers, pears, brie, flour tortillas
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Lexie's Pear And Brie Quesadillas was added on August 10, 2008 and last updated on December 17, 2025.
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