Description
Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears are an elegant, no-cook appetizer that combines the natural sweetness of pears with creamy blue cheese, crunchy nuts, and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for holiday gatherings, brunches, or stylish charcuterie boards, these pear appetizers are simple, beautiful, and full of sophisticated flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Pear Base:
- 3 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Bartlett)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)
Filling:
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp honey
- Pinch of black pepper
Toppings:
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
- Fresh thyme or rosemary leaves
- Extra honey for drizzling
Optional Add-Ins:
- Dried cranberries or chopped dates
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
- Cracked pink peppercorns
- Balsamic glaze drizzle
- Sliced almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the Pears: Wash and slice pears lengthwise into halves or quarters. Use a melon baller or spoon to remove a small cavity. Brush with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mash blue cheese and cream cheese together until creamy but slightly chunky. Stir in honey and black pepper.
- Assemble: Spoon 1–2 tsp of filling into each pear cavity.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped nuts and herbs over each stuffed pear. Drizzle lightly with honey just before serving.
- Serve: Arrange on a platter or board and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare the filling up to 24 hours in advance. Slice pears a few hours ahead with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Storage: Keep assembled pears covered in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.
- Variations: Add cranberries for holiday flair or swap honey for maple syrup for autumn gatherings.
- Serving Tip: Serve alongside crackers or crostini for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Party Food
- Method: No-Cook, Assembly
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pear slice
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears, Pear Appetizer, Fruit and Cheese Bites, Elegant Party Appetizer, Charcuterie Recipes, Holiday Appetizers, Vegetarian Finger Foods, Honey Drizzle Appetizer, Blue Cheese Recipes, No Pork Charcuterie