Description
Try these elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears for a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Sweet, tender pears filled with creamy blue cheese, crunchy nuts, and aromatic herbs, baked to perfection. A sophisticated appetizer that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Pears:
- 3 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou), halved and cored
Filling:
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or finely chopped rosemary
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pears: Slice the pears in half, core them, and create a well for the filling.
- Make the filling: Mix blue cheese, nuts, and herbs in a bowl. Fill each pear half with the mixture.
- Bake: Arrange the pears in the baking dish, drizzle with honey, and bake for 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Finish and serve: Cool slightly, drizzle with balsamic glaze, sprinkle with pepper, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a milder taste, try goat cheese or Brie instead of blue cheese.
- Pair with white wine or serve on a bed of arugula for a delightful appetizer or side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pear half
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
