Description
Delightful Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ripe but firm pears are hollowed out and filled with a savory mix of blue cheese and toasted walnuts, then drizzled with honey and optionally garnished with fresh thyme. This no-cook appetizer is quick to prepare and ideal for holiday gatherings or elegant snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Pear Filling
- 3 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou)
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- Lemon juice for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the Pears: Slice the pears in half lengthwise. Use a spoon or melon baller to carefully scoop out the core and some of the flesh to create a cavity for the filling. Lightly brush the cut sides with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the crumbled blue cheese with toasted chopped walnuts, ensuring the mixture is evenly mixed.
- Stuff the Pears: Spoon the blue cheese and walnut mixture into the hollowed centers of each pear half, filling them generously.
- Add Honey and Thyme: Drizzle each stuffed pear half with honey, then sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the top if using, to add a fragrant herbal note.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the pears immediately as a fresh appetizer, or chill them for up to one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Choose pears that are ripe but slightly firm to hold their shape when scooped and filled.
- Substitute gorgonzola or goat cheese for blue cheese to vary flavor profile.
- For a savory twist, add freshly cracked black pepper on top.
- To elevate the appetizer, wrap each stuffed pear half with prosciutto.
