Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of blue cheese stuffed pears, a perfect blend of sweet and savory. These elegant appetizers feature ripe pears generously filled with creamy blue cheese, enhanced by a drizzle of honey and topped with crunchy walnuts. Ideal for dinner parties or cozy gatherings, this dish tantalizes your taste buds while offering visual appeal. Experience the delightful harmony of textures and flavors with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears
- 4 oz creamy blue cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice pears in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix crumbled blue cheese with chopped walnuts and 2 tablespoons of honey until combined.
- Generously fill each pear half with the blue cheese mixture.
- Place stuffed pears on the baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until tender but firm.
- Remove from oven, drizzle with additional honey and balsamic glaze before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg