Description

These Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears offer a sophisticated combination of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Pears are halved and filled with a creamy blue cheese and toasted walnut mixture, drizzled with honey and balsamic vinegar, then baked until tender and melty. Garnished with fresh thyme, this dish makes an impressive appetizer or light dessert perfect for entertaining.

Ingredients

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Pears

4 ripe pears, halved and cored

Filling

½ cup blue cheese, crumbled
¼ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon honey (plus extra for drizzling)

Seasoning & Garnish

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pears.
Prepare Pears: Slice the pears in half lengthwise and carefully remove the cores using a melon baller or spoon, creating a small cavity for the filling.
Arrange Pears: Place the pear halves cut side up on a baking sheet for even cooking and easy filling.
Mix Filling: In a small bowl, combine crumbled blue cheese, toasted chopped walnuts, and honey until well blended.
Fill Pears: Spoon the cheese and walnut mixture into the hollowed center of each pear half, gently pressing it in to pack the filling securely.
Add Flavor: Drizzle each stuffed pear with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle ground black pepper over them to enhance the flavors.
Bake Pears: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the pears are tender and the cheese filling is slightly melted and bubbly.
Final Drizzle: Remove the pears from the oven and drizzle additional honey over them to add a touch of extra sweetness.
Garnish: Finish by garnishing each pear with fresh thyme sprigs for a beautiful and fragrant presentation.
Serve: Serve the pears warm as an elegant appetizer or dessert and enjoy the delightful balance of flavors.

Notes

Choose ripe but firm pears for best results so they hold their shape during baking.
To toast walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
If you prefer a milder cheese, substitute blue cheese with goat cheese or feta.
This recipe can be prepared ahead; assemble the pears and refrigerate before baking.
For a vegan version, use a dairy-free blue cheese alternative and maple syrup instead of honey.