Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears are a sophisticated appetizer with ripe pear halves filled with creamy blue cheese, toasted nuts, and a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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3 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou), halved and cored
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⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese (Gorgonzola, Roquefort, or Stilton)
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¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
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1–2 tsp honey or balsamic glaze
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Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
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Lemon juice to brush on pears
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (optional step for baking).
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Halve pears and scoop out core with a spoon or melon baller.
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Brush cut sides with lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Mix blue cheese with nuts and honey or balsamic.
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Spoon mixture into pear centers.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes or serve fresh.
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Garnish with herbs and additional drizzle before serving.