Description
A simple yet elegant appetizer featuring ripe pears stuffed with creamy blue cheese, drizzled with honey, and topped with toasted nuts. Baked until tender and slightly melted, these blue cheese stuffed pears make a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 3 ripe pears, halved and cored
Filling
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tbsp honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
Optional Garnishes
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pears.
- Prepare the pears. Place the pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish, ensuring they are stable for filling.
- Make the cheese mixture. In a small bowl, combine the crumbled blue cheese with 2 tablespoons of honey until well blended.
- Stuff the pears. Spoon the blue cheese and honey mixture into the center cavity of each pear half, filling generously.
- Add nuts. Sprinkle the chopped toasted walnuts or pecans over the stuffed pears to add crunch and flavor.
- Bake to perfection. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the cheese has slightly melted.
- Finish and serve. Remove from oven, drizzle additional honey over the pears, and garnish with freshly ground black pepper or fresh thyme leaves if desired before serving.
Notes
- Choose pears that are ripe but firm to hold shape during baking.
- Blue cheese varieties like Gorgonzola or Roquefort work well for a strong flavor.
- To toast nuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until fragrant.
- Adjust honey amount based on your preferred sweetness level.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
