Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears (Print Version)
Juicy pears filled with blue cheese, toasted walnuts, honey, and thyme for a sophisticated flavor pairing.
# Ingredients:
→ Pears
01 -
4 ripe pears, halved and cored
→ Cheese Filling
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120 grams blue cheese, crumbled
03 -
30 grams chopped walnuts, toasted
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15 millilitres honey, plus extra for drizzling
→ Seasoning and Garnish
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15 millilitres balsamic vinegar
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat the oven to 190°C. Prepare a baking sheet for assembly.
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Slice pears in half and carefully remove cores with a melon baller or spoon. Arrange pear halves cut side up on the baking sheet.
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Combine crumbled blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and honey in a small bowl. Mix until fully incorporated.
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Spoon the cheese filling into the centre of each pear half, pressing gently to pack the mixture.
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Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the stuffed pears and sprinkle with ground black pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the pears are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from the oven, drizzle with extra honey, and garnish each pear with fresh thyme sprigs. Serve warm for optimal flavour.
# Notes:
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For best texture, select pears that are ripe yet firm. To enhance richness, include a few crumbles of goat cheese in the filling. Can be served warm or chilled as an elegant appetiser.