Description
Discover Decadent Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears an elegant party appetizer that marries sweet pears with bold cheese for wowworthy bites for gatherings
Ingredients
Scale
4 pear halves (ripe, Bosc or Bartlett)
4 oz (112 g) blue cheese, crumbled
2 oz (56 g) cream cheese, optional for extra creaminess
1/3 cup (40 g) walnuts, toasted
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil
Pinch of sea salt
Pinch of black pepper
4 thin slices prosciutto (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1 — Prep the pears: Choose pears with a gentle give when pressed; wash, halve lengthwise and core to remove seeds. Carve a neat cavity for filling; keep the edges slightly thick to maintain structure.
- Step 2 — Make the filling: In a bowl, crumble blue cheese and blend with cream cheese if using. Add lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, and honey; stir until smooth with some texture; fold in chopped walnuts; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 3 — Stuff the pears: Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each pear half generously. If using prosciutto, wrap a thin slice around the middle or lay across the top after filling.
- Step 4 — Bake: Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). Bake 12–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and pears are tender; optional broil 1–2 minutes to caramelize the top.
- Step 5 — Rest and serve: Let the pears rest 3–5 minutes; garnish with thyme and a drizzle of honey or lemon juice; plate with arugula or greens.
Notes
Decadent Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears are a quick, elegant appetizer featuring ripe pears stuffed with tangy blue cheese, walnuts, honey, and thyme, ready in about 35 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 310 calories
- Sugar: 12-14 g
- Fat: 23 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
