Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears Recipe
These Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears are a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors that make for a perfect appetizer or light dessert. The creamy blue cheese filling pairs beautifully with the tender baked pears, creating a sophisticated dish that is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Pears:
- 3 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou), halved and cored
Blue Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pears: Arrange the pear halves cut-side up in the dish.
- Make Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the blue cheese, nuts, honey, and thyme if using. Fill each pear half with the mixture.
- Bake: Sprinkle with black pepper and bake for 12–15 minutes until pears are tender and cheese is melted.
- Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle with additional honey before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added elegance, serve the stuffed pears on a bed of arugula with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- This recipe pairs well with wine and is perfect for entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pear half
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
