Description
A delightful appetizer featuring juicy pears wrapped in savory prosciutto and topped with a creamy blue cheese crumble. Perfect for entertaining with its sweet and salty flavor balance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe but firm pear halves, halved lengthwise and cored
- 8 thin slices prosciutto
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap each pear half with a slice of prosciutto.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until prosciutto is crisp.
- Meanwhile, mix blue cheese, walnuts, honey, and thyme in a bowl.
- Top each baked pear with the crumble mixture.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use ripe pears that are not too soft. The honey adds a touch of sweetness to balance the saltiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 12g