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Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears Recipe

Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears Recipe
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Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears is a sophisticated appetizer featuring sweet, roasted Bosc pears filled with creamy Danish blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and fragrant fresh thyme. Drizzled with a spicy honey and Aleppo pepper glaze and finished with flaky salt, this dish perfectly balances sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Ideal for entertaining or a refined snack, it’s simple to prepare yet beautifully impressive.

Ingredients

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Pears and Toppings

  • 3 large Bosc pears
  • 1–2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 1/2 oz Danish blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed from the stem
  • Flaky salt, for garnish

Honey Glaze

  • 1–2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper

Seasonings

  • Salt, to season
  • Black pepper, to season

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for roasting the pears, which helps deepen their natural sweetness.
  2. Prepare the pears: Slice the pears in half lengthwise and carefully remove the core and seeds from each half. Place the pears cut side down in a cast iron skillet or baking dish. Drizzle the olive oil over them and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  3. Bake cut side down: Put the skillet or dish in the preheated oven and bake the pears cut side down for 15 minutes. This softens them while caramelizing the exposed sides.
  4. Stuff the pears: Remove the pears from the oven and turn them cut side up. Evenly stuff the cavity of each pear half with crumbled blue cheese, chopped walnuts, and fresh thyme leaves.
  5. Bake again: Return the stuffed pears to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until the blue cheese has softened and begun to melt.
  6. Prepare honey-Aleppo glaze: While the pears bake, mix the honey with Aleppo pepper in a small bowl to create a sweet and mildly spicy drizzle.
  7. Serve and garnish: When the pears are done, transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle the honey and Aleppo pepper glaze over the top, sprinkle with flaky salt and extra thyme if desired, then enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Choose ripe but firm Bosc pears to prevent them from becoming too mushy when baked.
  • If Aleppo pepper is unavailable, you can substitute with mild crushed red pepper flakes for similar heat and flavor.
  • For a nut allergy, omit walnuts or substitute with toasted pecans or pumpkin seeds.
  • The dish can be served warm as an appetizer or chilled for a refreshing snack.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.

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