Description
Indulge in the elegance of our Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears Recipe, a sophisticated yet simple dish that combines sweet ripe pears with the rich creaminess of blue cheese and the crunch of toasted walnuts. This delightful appetizer is perfect for impressing guests at any gathering or enjoying a special meal at home. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a stunning presentation that balances savory and sweet flavors beautifully. Drizzle with honey and balsamic vinegar for an extra touch of gourmet flair, making these stuffed pears both visually appealing and delectably satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve and core the pears to make space for the filling.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant; chop.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled blue cheese, chopped walnuts, and an optional tablespoon of honey.
- Generously spoon the mixture into each pear half.
- Drizzle with honey and balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle with black pepper.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pear half (85g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg