Pear & Brie Cheese Salad Skewers
These pear and brie cheese salad skewers are made with arugula, walnuts, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. They’re such a quick + easy, sweet + savoury party appetizer idea that your guests will love!

If you’re as big of a fan of a fruit and cheese flavour combination as I am, you will absolutely love these pear and brie cheese appetizer skewers! They’re beyond easy to make and sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
All you need are 5 ingredients and about 20 minutes of time. If you need to make them in advance, I’ve included some tips for doing so below.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheeses if you’d prefer here – I’ve included a handful of cheese ideas that pair well with sweet, juicy pears 😉
Want more appetizer ideas? Check out my roundup of 15+ easy appetizer recipes for more inspiration!
Ingredients Needed
All you need to make this party appetizer are 5 simple ingredients:
- fresh pears
- brie cheese
- arugula
- raw walnuts
- balsamic glaze (or vinegar or a balsamic vinaigrette)
Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the recipe card at the bottom of this post!
What Type Of Pear To Use?
I recommend using either Bosc, Bartlett, or another type of European pear for this recipe. You’ll want them to be ripe enough to eat, but not overly ripe or soft (or else they may fall apart on the skewer!)
Can You Use A Different Cheese?
While I have not personally tried this recipe with another cheese, the flavour profile of pear goes well with the following cheeses:
- blue cheese
- camembert
- cheddar
- monterey jack
- parmesan
- pecorino
I’m sure you could substitute brie for these cheeses as desired!
Can You Make These Fruit Skewers In Advance?
Because pears will brown after cutting them, I would recommend making this recipe within 2 hours of serving. Be sure to store the skewers covered in the fridge to help slow the browning process.
Top with walnuts and balsamic glaze just before serving!
Pear Nutrition Benefits
Pears are an excellent source of dietary fibre. One medium-sized pear provides 6 grams of fibre, or about 22% of your daily needs.
In addition to fibre, pears are also a source of essential micronutrients, such as:
- vitamin C
- vitamin K
- potassium
- copper
More Easy Appetizer Recipes
- Roasted Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Whipped Feta With Balsamic Roasted Strawberries
- Savoury Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
- Mediterranean Flatbread
- Herbed Cottage Cheese Dip
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Get the Recipe: Pear & Brie Cheese Salad Skewers
Ingredients
- 2 pears
- Approx. 8 ounces brie cheese (~225 grams)
- Approx. 2 cups baby arugula
- Approx. 1/4 cup raw walnuts, chopped
- Balsamic glaze, to drizzle (or balsamic vinegar)
Instructions
- Slice pears into quarters and remove seeds and stem. Cut quarters into roughly 1/2-inch cubes.
- Cut brie cheese into similar-sized, 1/2-inch cubes. TIP: I found that leaving the rind on made the skewers a little less sticky to handle!
- Take a small (4-inch) skewer, and thread a piece of pear, a bundle of arugula, and then a piece of cheese onto it. Place skewer on a serving platter and repeat until all cheese and pears are used up.TIP: fold the arugula in half to make it a smaller bundle and thread the skewer onto the rind part of the cheese!
- Gently press a few pieces of chopped walnuts onto the brie cheese so that they stick. Drizzle balsamic glaze overtop of skewers and enjoy!
Notes
- for the arugula, simply fold together about 5-6 leaves per bundle
- purchase a standard wedge of brie cheese and cut it into roughly 1/2-inch cubes
- use as many cheese cubes as needed to pair with the pear cubes
- some of the pear bits may be a little small for the skewers (like the pointy ends) – you don’t need to use them! I just ate them up while I made these lol 😉
- this recipe will serve around 4-8 people, depending on how many skewers everyone eats. Feel free to adjust accordingly.
- blue cheese
- camembert
- cheddar
- monterey jack
- parmesan
- pecorino
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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14 Comments on “Pear & Brie Cheese Salad Skewers”
Can you tell me about how many skewers the recipe makes so I can adjust for how many I need to make? Thanks!
Hi Kathy! Ah unfortunately I did not count exactly how many skewers the recipe made when I created this a few months ago!! If I can guess correctly (and based on the images/video) – I think ONE pear will make roughly 16 skewers, so 2 pears about 32. I cut each pear into 8 long slices, then each slice into 2 chunks and left the pointy ends out. I used 4-inch skewers as well. I hope that helps a bit!!!
Delicious and refreshing salad appetizer. Prepared for Christmas and all were delightfully impressed.
Thank you so much, Ann!! So happy to hear you enjoyed this one at Christmas. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy holiday season and start to the new year 🙂
Do you remove the rind before serving?
Hi Cheryl! I personally leave the rind on the brie cheese when serving…I find it makes things a little less sticky when placing the skewer in! That said, if you’d prefer to remove it you totally can 🙂
Could I use spinach instead of arugula ?
Hi Deb! Great question. Yes, you could totally do baby spinach in place of the arugula!
Made this for Xmas and it was awesome. Thank you!
Thank you so much for leaving a review, Melissa! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed these on Christmas. Wishing you a very happy start to the new year 🙂
So simple and so good — I made these skewers to take to my sister’s house on Christmas Eve. They were a total hit. Gone in 20 minutes! Thanks for the appetizer idea Carrie!
I’m so happy to hear that these were a hit at your sister’s party, Liane!! I hope you had a great Christmas. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Much appreciated 🙂
Delicious recipe – perfect for any party!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, Rebecca!! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed this one 🙂