Description
Indulge in the exquisite combination of sweet pears and tangy blue cheese with these Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears. Perfect for entertaining or a personal treat, this recipe is an effortless way to impress your guests. Each bite offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it an ideal appetizer or sophisticated snack. Serve warm or at room temperature, and watch them disappear as soon as they hit the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou)
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve each pear lengthwise and scoop out the core.
- In a bowl, mix blue cheese, walnuts, honey, and thyme until combined.
- Fill each pear half generously with the mixture.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pear half (75g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added crunch, use pecans instead of walnuts. - Substitute blue cheese with goat cheese for a milder flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.