Description
A sophisticated and simple appetizer featuring ripe pears stuffed with creamy blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and a drizzle of honey for a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou)
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut pears in half lengthwise and use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out the cores, creating a small cavity in each half.
- In a bowl, mix blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and half of the thyme. Stuff each pear half generously with the mixture.
- Place pears on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes until pears are tender and cheese is slightly melted.
- Remove from oven, drizzle with honey, and garnish with remaining thyme. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.