Description
A delicious appetizer featuring ripe pears stuffed with a creamy blue cheese filling, enhanced by nuts and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou)
- 1 cup blue cheese (Roquefort or Gorgonzola)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or rosemary
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the centers.
- Mix the blue cheese, nuts, and herbs in a bowl.
- Stuff each pear half generously with the mixture.
- Place the stuffed pears on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for about 15–20 minutes until tender and bubbly.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use firm pears to hold their shape. Adjust baking time for ripeness. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pear half
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: stuffed pears, blue cheese, appetizer, fall recipes, vegetarian