Cheese-Filled Pears (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit Base
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4 pears, ripe and halved, cores removed
→ Cheesy Mix
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120 grams crumbled blue cheese
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30 grams toasted walnuts, finely chopped
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15 millilitres honey, with extra for drizzling
→ Flavour Boosters
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15 millilitres balsamic glaze or vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Fresh thyme leaves for decoration
# Steps to Follow:
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Turn the oven on to 190°C. Set up a baking tray for the pears.
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Cut the pears in half, scoop out the cores using a spoon or melon baller, and lay them with the flat side facing up on the prepared tray.
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In a bowl, mix together the blue cheese crumbles, chopped nuts, and honey until they're well blended.
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Take the cheesy mixture and gently press it into the cored sections of each pear half.
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Pour balsamic over the stuffed fruit, sprinkle with some black pepper, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pears soften and the cheese gets gooey and golden.
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Once out of the oven, drizzle a bit more honey on top and add sprigs of thyme. For the best taste, enjoy them while warm.
# Additional Notes:
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Ripe but firm pears hold up better during baking. For extra creaminess, toss in a bit of goat cheese with the blue cheese. Serve either warm or cold—it works great as a fancy starter!