Stilton Stuffed Pears
Stilton Stuffed Pears are a luxurious blend of sweet and savory, featuring juicy pears filled with creamy Stilton cheese and crunchy walnuts, all enhanced by a drizzle of honey. This elegant dish is perfect as an appetizer or light dessert for dinner parties and gatherings. Easy to prepare yet stunning in presentation, these stuffed pears will surely impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 pear halves per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou)
- 1 cup crumbled Stilton cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the core while retaining some flesh.
- In a bowl, mix Stilton cheese, walnuts, honey, and thyme until combined.
- Generously fill each pear half with the mixture.
- Arrange pears in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with more honey and garnished with thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pear half (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg