Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears, a perfect blend of sweet and savory that makes for an impressive appetizer or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Appetizer/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears
- 4 oz blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. Halve and core the pears.
- 3. Toast walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes; chop.
- 4. In a bowl, mix crumbled blue cheese with walnuts and honey.
- 5. Stuff each pear half generously with the filling.
- 6. Drizzle honey and balsamic vinegar over the top; sprinkle black pepper.
- 7. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- 8. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pear (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg