Description
Indulge in the exquisite combination of sweet, juicy pears and rich blue cheese with this elegant recipe. Perfect for special occasions or cozy family gatherings, these stuffed pears are not only visually stunning but also offer a unique flavor profile that harmonizes sweet and savory. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that impresses your guests and leaves lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bartlett or Anjou)
- 6 oz creamy blue cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the cores, leaving enough flesh to maintain shape.
- In a bowl, combine crumbled blue cheese, chopped walnuts, and fresh thyme. Mix well.
- Generously fill each pear half with the blue cheese mixture.
- Arrange stuffed pears on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Immediately drizzle honey over warm pears and finish with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pear half (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg