Description
Elevate your appetizer game with Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears, a sophisticated dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This elegant starter features ripe pear halves filled with creamy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts, drizzled with honey for an irresistible finish. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, these stuffed pears are suitable for any occasion—from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. Impress your guests with this gourmet finger food that combines delightful textures and vibrant tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange pear halves cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine blue cheese, walnuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Fill each pear half generously with the mixture.
- Drizzle honey over the stuffed pears and bake for 15-20 minutes until tender and golden.
- Allow cooling for a few minutes before serving warm on a bed of arugula or mixed greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (90g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg