Last March I booked a trip to New York City with one of my closest friends. I was SO excited to plan a girlfriend getaway to one of my favorite cities in the world. Flights booked, hotel booked and as the date grew closer we began looking for options for restaurants to eat at. With literally thousands to choose from we knew that finding the perfect ones for a great food, excellent wine and somewhere we could sit and talk for hours.
We started our search on Trip Advisor looking for top-rated restaurants that looked like the food we’d love.
When we came across Murray’s Cheese Bar we knew it would be a match made in heaven. Cheese + Wine + NYC = awesome!
The food was exceptional, the setting, fun and funky and the cheesemongers were fantastic! It was dinner, a culinary experience and a great place to enjoy our wine and food.
We enjoyed a variety of cheese and meats, Cesar salad and then as a special treat to celebrate our birthdays our server brought us a Ch’more or a cheese s’more. After trying the Ch’more at Murray’s Cheese Bar I was inspired to make my own Cheddar Smores. My creation includes chocolate, fresh pear, and honey cheddar cheese. Prefer traditional s’mores? Check out these delicious s’more recipes.
Pear and Honey Cheddar Smores
Ingredients:
1 Bar of Dark Chocolate
1 package of Graham Crackers
1 fresh, slightly firm pear
8-10 slices of honey cheddar cheese (or aged cheddar cheese)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400C.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange half a graham cracker pieces (about 8 per baking sheet)
Place a slice of cheese on the cracker, then layer with pear, chocolate and cheese. Top with half a graham cracker.
Place in the oven for 10 minutes or until the chocolate and cheese have melted.
Serve immediately.
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What is your favorite recipe to make at home that reminds you of your travels?
Terri says
I love pear everything so I am sure this would be a yummy tasting treat for me.
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Christine says
Oh. My. Goodness. I just saw this and I am drooling! Almost 11pm and I want to make this!! ?
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Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
LOVE this twist on S’mores. I cannot wait to make these.
Shannon says
What a great sounding combination. I fell in love with that Black River honey cheese.
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Scott says
That’s a really interesting combo. I don’t think I’ve ever had pear paired with chocolate.
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Janice says
Wow. I have never heard of a dessert like this. it looks amazing and I am definitely going to try it!
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Tiffany Cruz says
I never would have thought to put these things together into s’mores, but now I want to. This sounds and looks like it would be really delicious.
Dawn Lopez says
TripAdvisor is a great site whether you are traveling or just looking for a new restaurant to try out. Those pear and cheddar s’more look amazing! I’ll have to give them a try.
Amy Desrosiers says
I love the sweet and savory combination of this snack! I think it would be delicious!
Danielle says
I’m a big fan of the good old fashioned smores, and these take it to the next level. It’s like the grown up version, haha. I must try!
Scarlet says
That looks absolutely fabulous. I love pear and cheese together and it bet it fabulous with chocolate and grahams.
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Lisa says
This seriously sounds so good! I was looking for new s’mores variations and this is the perfect combination!
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Ty says
Pears and chocolate? What an interesting combination! I’ll definitely be making these as I’m curious on how they taste together.
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Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel says
You won’t be sorry! They are amazing!
Dogvills says
That looks yummy. The pear and cheddar combination sounds really good. I would love to try this.
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Ryan Escat says
S’mores! S’mores! Delicious. The combination of this two sounds yummy. I must try this together with my wife and son. So excited!
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