🍐 Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears 

A light, elegant, sweet-savory dish perfect for appetizers, snacks, or a refined dessert.
(With diabetic-friendly modifications!)

⭐ Ingredients (2 servings / 4 halves)

• Pears – 2 medium, ripe but firm

• Blue cheese – 3–4 tablespoons

• Walnuts or pecans – 2 tablespoons (roughly chopped)

• Lemon juice – 1–2 teaspoons

• Cinnamon – a pinch (optional)

• Honey – 1 teaspoon (optional; skip for diabetic-friendly version)

⭐ Instructions

1. Preheat oven

Preheat to 180°C (350°F).

2. Prepare the pears

• Wash and cut pears in half lengthwise.

• Scoop out the center seeds to make a hollow.

• Sprinkle lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning.

3. Add the filling

• In each pear hollow, place 1–1.5 tsp blue cheese.

• Top with walnuts or pecans.

• If desired, drizzle a few drops of honey (optional).

4. Bake

Place pears on a baking sheet and bake for 8–12 minutes, until the cheese melts slightly and pears turn tender.

5. Serve

Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve warm or at room temperature.

🍽️ Diabetic-Friendly Adjustments

✔ Skip the honey.
✔ Use small pears to reduce sugar load.
✔ Add more nuts for protein + healthy fat → helps balance blood sugar.

❓ Q&A (Questions & Answers)

Q1: Is this recipe safe for diabetics?

A: Yes, if made without honey and eaten in moderation. Pears have a low glycemic index, and nuts + blue cheese slow sugar absorption.

Q2: Can I use a different cheese instead of blue cheese?

A: Yes! Try:

• Goat cheese (softer and mild)

• Feta cheese (slightly salty)

• Ricotta + walnuts (milder flavor)

Q3: Can this be made without baking?

A: Yes, totally. Just:

• Fill fresh pear halves with blue cheese + nuts → serve chilled.

• Flavor will be sharper, but still delicious.

Q4: Best nuts for stuffing?

A:

• Walnuts – classic pairing with pears

• Pecans – sweeter

• Almonds – crunchy, milder flavor

Q5: How many carbs per serving (approx.)?

A: Without honey:

• One pear half ≈ 10–12g carbs

• With nuts + cheese → balanced option for diabetics

Q6: Can I serve this as a dessert?

A: Yes! For a healthier dessert, add:

• A pinch of cinnamon

• A few crushed nuts

• Zero-sugar caramel drizzle (optional)

Q7: Can I make it ahead of time?

A: Yes, prepare and keep refrigerated for upto 6 hours.
Bake just before serving.