Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears for Effortless Gourmet Bliss

These Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears are a delightful fusion of sweetness and savory richness, perfect for any meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 pears

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: French

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pears

4 pieces ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou)
2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing

For the Filling

4 ounces crumbled blue cheese can substitute with goat cheese or ricotta
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans toasted
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

For Finishing Touches

2 tablespoons honey to drizzle
to taste black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

baking dish
Oven
mixing bowl

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper or olive oil.
Slice the pears lengthwise and scoop out the cores.
Brush olive oil on the cut sides of the pears and place cut-side up in the baking dish.
In a bowl, mix the crumbled blue cheese, chopped walnuts or pecans, and fresh thyme leaves.
Generously fill each pear half with the cheese mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
Let cool slightly, then drizzle honey and sprinkle black pepper over each pear half before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pear halfCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze unbaked stuffed pears for up to 3 months.

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