Description
Delicious Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears, combining sweet and savory flavors for a delightful appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears, halved lengthwise
- 100g blue cheese, crumbled
- 50g walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the pears and slice them in half lengthwise, scooping out the center.
- Combine crumbled blue cheese, chopped nuts, and herbs in a bowl.
- Stuff the cheese mixture into each pear half.
- Arrange the stuffed pears upright in a baking dish and drizzle with honey.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender and the cheese is bubbling.
- Drizzle balsamic reduction over the baked pears before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, drizzled with balsamic reduction over a bed of mixed greens. Pairs well with light white wines.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half pear
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: blue cheese, stuffed pears, appetizer, vegetarian recipe, holiday dish