Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears: Indulgent Appetizer for Any Occasion
A delightful combination of sweet pears and savory blue cheese, perfect for entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the pears in half and scoop out the centers.
- In a bowl, mix the blue cheese, walnuts, honey, and thyme.
- Stuff the pear halves with the cheese mixture.
- Place the pears on a baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Pair with a glass of white wine for an excellent flavor combination.
- Can be served as a starter or as part of a cheese platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: blue cheese, pears, appetizer, indulgent