Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears for an Indulgent Gourmet Treat
An indulgent gourmet treat that combines the sweetness of pears with the rich flavor of blue cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Contemporary
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 8 ounces blue cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the pears in half and remove the cores.
- In a bowl, mix the blue cheese, walnuts, honey, and black pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each pear half with the cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed pears on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Pair with a nice white wine for a gourmet experience.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pear halves
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg