Description
Elevate your next gathering with this Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears Recipe, a delightful blend of sweet, juicy pears and rich blue cheese that promises to impress. This dish is versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, side, or even a light dessert. The creamy filling, enhanced with toasted walnuts and drizzled with honey and balsamic vinegar, creates a taste sensation that’s both savory and sweet. Perfect for casual get-togethers or elegant dinners, these stuffed pears are not just delicious but also visually stunning, making them an ideal centerpiece for any table.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe pears
- 4 oz blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 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 the pears vertically and remove the cores.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant, then chop.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled blue cheese with toasted walnuts and honey.
- Generously spoon the mixture into each pear half.
- Drizzle with honey and balsamic vinegar; season with ground black pepper.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until tender and cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half pear (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Choose ripe but firm pears for the best texture. Substitute blue cheese with goat cheese or feta for different flavor profiles. For added sweetness, consider incorporating dried fruits like cranberries into the filling.