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Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears

Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears: An Elegant Appetizer to Impress

Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears are a sophisticated appetizer combining sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pears
  • 2 medium pears ripe but firm varieties like Bartlett or Anjou
For the Filling
  • 4 oz blue cheese can substitute with goat cheese or feta
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped; can substitute with pecans or almonds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
For Drizzling
  • 2 tablespoon honey can substitute with maple syrup

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice each pear in half lengthwise and scoop out a small portion of the core.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled blue cheese, chopped walnuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Fill each pear half with the cheese and walnut mixture.
  5. Drizzle honey generously over the top of each stuffed pear.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the pears are tender and the filling turns golden brown.
  7. Serve warm on a bed of fresh arugula or mixed greens, drizzling with more honey if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pearsCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For best results, freeze uncooked stuffed pears for up to 2 months.

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