Gluten-Free JOC Appetizer: Pear and Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Bites

Ingredients:

1 sheet gluten-free puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup gluten-free blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves (optional, for garnish)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Gluten-free cooking spray or melted butter (for brushing)
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Fresh arugula leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended for the gluten-free puff pastry or according to your homemade pastry recipe.
Roll out the gluten-free puff pastry on a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of parchment paper.
Cut the pastry into small squares or rectangles, about 2x2 inches each.
Place the pastry squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Arrange a slice of pear on each pastry square.
Sprinkle crumbled gluten-free blue cheese over the pears.
Drizzle honey over the blue cheese and pear.
If desired, sprinkle fresh rosemary leaves and black pepper on top.
Brush the edges of the pastry squares with beaten egg to create a golden crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Optionally, garnish with fresh arugula leaves.
Serve these exquisite Gluten-Free Pear and Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Bites as a delightful appetizer (joc appetizer) at your next special occasion or gathering. Enjoy!