Delight your taste buds with these grilled blue cheese pears. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is simply irresistible. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner party or a special date night. The tender pears are grilled to perfection and topped with creamy blue cheese. A drizzle of honey adds a touch of sweetness and complements the tangy cheese perfectly. Enjoy the unique and delicious blend of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Cut the pears in half lengthwise and remove the cores.
- Brush the cut side of each pear half with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the pears on the grill, cut side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes or until grill marks appear.
- Flip the pears and fill each hollowed-out core with crumbled blue cheese.
- Continue grilling for another 4-5 minutes or until the cheese starts to melt.
- Remove the pears from the grill and drizzle with honey.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired.
- Serve the grilled blue cheese pears warm as an appetizer or alongside a main dish.
Interesting Facts
Pears are a great source of dietary fiber and vitamin C.
Blue cheese is known for its distinct sharp and salty flavor.
Grilling the pears brings out their natural sweetness and adds a smoky flavor.