Description
Elegant blue cheese stuffed pears, baked to perfection and drizzled with honey. A sophisticated appetizer or dessert that combines sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm but ripe pears
- 4 ounces blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Cut the pears in half lengthwise and remove the core
- Fill each pear cavity with blue cheese
- Place pears in a baking dish
- Drizzle with honey and dot with butter
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until pears are tender and cheese is melted
- Garnish with nuts and herbs if desired
Notes
- Choose pears that yield slightly to gentle pressure at the stem end but maintain overall firmness
- For vegan option, use plant-based blue cheese alternative and maple syrup instead of honey
- Pairs well with dessert wines like Sauternes or late-harvest Riesling
- Fresh pears are strongly recommended over canned pears
- For lactose-intolerant individuals, use lactose-free cream cheese with blue cheese flavoring
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pear
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: blue cheese stuffed pears, baked pears, cheese appetizer, elegant appetizer, sweet and savory
