By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
148 cal · 10 min
Blue Cheese, Pear, and Hazelnut Smørrebrød
Recipe GLPRf6a6bd41d91f00
A classic Danish open-faced sandwich featuring dense rye bread spread with butter, topped with creamy blue cheese, fresh pear slices, and crunchy toasted hazelnuts. This elegant Nordic preparation makes a sophisticated appetizer or light meal that combines sweet fruit with savory cheese in perfect balance.
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Ingredients
1 slice rugbrød (dense Danish sourdough rye bread), about 1/3-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened slightly
1/4 pear, cut thinly lengthwise
2 tablespoons Danish blue cheese, crumbled
2 teaspoons toasted hazelnuts, chopped
Directions
Lay the slice of rugbrød on a clean work surface or serving plate.
Spread the softened butter evenly across the entire surface of the rye bread.
Arrange the thinly sliced pear pieces in an overlapping pattern across the buttered bread.
Distribute the crumbled blue cheese evenly over the pear slices.
Finish by sprinkling the chopped toasted hazelnuts over the top of the sandwich.
Serve immediately on a small plate or cutting board, and cut into two halves if sharing.
Comments
All five ingredients are readily available at any Charlotte chain, though blue cheese and hazelnuts cost more than commodity items. At roughly $4–5 per serving, this lands in a nice spot for a light lunch or dinner starter without breaking the budget. The stated 10 minutes is honest: slice bread and pear, spread butter and cheese, chop nuts, assemble. This is a no-heat dish that works beautifully as a same-night meal and suits anyone who wants something elegant but uncomplicated.
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