Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and savory with these Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears. This elegant appetizer is perfect for any gathering, from cozy family dinners to festive holiday parties. The juicy Bosc pears, paired with rich blue cheese and crunchy walnuts, create a flavor profile that will impress your guests. Not only are they easy to prepare, but their beautiful presentation makes them a standout dish on any table. Drizzled with honey and garnished with fresh thyme, these stuffed pears offer a sophisticated touch to your appetizer spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large Bosc pears
- 2 1/2 oz Danish blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1–2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Halve the pears lengthwise and remove cores. Place cut-side up in a cast iron skillet; drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 15 minutes until tender.
- Remove from oven, stuff each pear half with blue cheese, walnuts, and thyme. Return to oven for another 8-10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Mix honey with Aleppo pepper; drizzle over stuffed pears before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pear half (85g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg