Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and savory with these delectable Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears. Ripe pears filled with savory blue cheese and toasted walnuts, baked to perfection and drizzled with honey and balsamic glaze. A delightful appetizer or dessert option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pears:
- 3 ripe but firm pears (halved and cored)
Stuffing:
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme (optional)
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Pears: Arrange pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
- Make Stuffing: In a small bowl, mix blue cheese and chopped walnuts. Fill each pear half with the mixture.
- Season and Bake: Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with black pepper, and bake for 15–20 minutes until pears are tender and cheese is melted.
- Finish: Remove from the oven, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These pears are versatile and can be served as an elegant appetizer or a sweet dessert.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like gorgonzola or goat cheese for varied flavors.
- For a savory touch, consider adding prosciutto to the stuffing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pear half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
