Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears
A delightful blend of sweet and savory, these blue cheese stuffed pears make a perfect choice for entertaining or a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 4 ounces blue cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the pears in half and remove the cores.
- Drizzle the pears with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the pears cut side up on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix the blue cheese and walnuts together.
- Spoon the mixture into the cavities of the pears.
- Drizzle honey over the stuffed pears.
- Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the pears are tender.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or dessert.
Notes
Choose ripe pears for the best flavor and texture. Adjust the amount of blue cheese according to taste. Optional additions include dried cranberries or figs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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