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Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears (Easy & Elegant Appetizer)

An elegant and surprisingly simple appetizer, these Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears feature tender baked pears filled with creamy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts, finished with a drizzle of honey. The perfect balance of sweet and savory for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 firm-ripe pears such as Bosc or Anjou
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbled (Gorgonzola or Roquefort work well)
  • 1/4 cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey plus more for drizzling
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Dish
  • 1 Melon Baller or Spoon

Instructions
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Wash and dry the pears. Slice them in half lengthwise. Using a melon baller or a small spoon, scoop out the core and seeds to create a cavity.
  3. Place the pear halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish. Brush the surfaces lightly with olive oil.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the crumbled blue cheese and chopped walnuts.
  5. Spoon the cheese and walnut mixture evenly into the cavities of the pear halves.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the pears are tender when pierced with a knife and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Drizzle the stuffed pears with honey and garnish with fresh thyme leaves, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Choosing Pears: Use firm pears like Bosc or Anjou that won't get mushy when baked.
Variations: Try wrapping the pears in prosciutto before baking or using pecans instead of walnuts.
Make-Ahead: You can core the pears and prepare the filling ahead of time. Store separately in the fridge and assemble just before baking.
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