Pears and Blue Cheese Appetizer
An elegant and refreshing appetizer made with ripe pears, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts. Quick to prepare yet sophisticated, it’s perfect for entertaining or a light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 ripe pears
4 tablespoons lemon juice
200 g (7 oz) blue cheese (e.g., gorgonzola)
60 g (½ cup) walnuts
Instructions
- Wash pears and cut them into quarters, removing the core.
- Slice each quarter into wedges and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Cut or crumble blue cheese into small bite-sized pieces.
- Arrange pear slices on a serving platter and top with blue cheese.
- Sprinkle walnuts over the top.
- Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer.
Notes
Drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze for added sweetness and depth.
Toast walnuts lightly for richer flavor.
Use goat cheese or brie for a milder version.
Serve with crostini or crackers for a heartier dish.
Choose pears that are ripe but firm so they hold their shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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