Description
Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory with these elegant blue cheese stuffed pears. The creamy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of honey complement the juicy, tender pears, making this dish a showstopper for any occasion. Whether served as an appetizer or a decadent dessert, these stuffed pears are sure to impress your guests and elevate your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears
- 6 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- 2 tbsp honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Wash and dry the pears thoroughly.
- Halve each pear lengthwise and scoop out the core using a melon baller or small spoon.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled blue cheese, toasted walnuts, honey, and fresh thyme. Mix until well combined.
- Generously fill each pear half with the blue cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed pears on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, until tender yet holding their shape.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then drizzle with additional honey if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (95g)
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg