Pear, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Bites
These Pear, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Bites are the perfect sweet-salty appetizer to celebrate fall. Naturally gluten-free, they combine juicy pears, creamy cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of honey ideal for holiday tables or intimate dinners.
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- skillet for toasting walnuts
- spoon for drizzling honey or molasses
- serving tray
Ingredients
- 2 ripe pears, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 3 oz blue cheese, crumbled (or gorgonzola dolce)
- 0.5 cup walnut halves, lightly toasted
- 2 tsp honey or pomegranate molasses
- fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
- gluten-free crackers or cucumber rounds (optional, as base)
Instructions
- Wash and dry your pears. Slice into ¼-inch rounds, then use a small cutter or knife to remove the core in each slice's center.
- Add walnut halves to a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until they smell nutty. Set aside to cool.
- Top each pear round with a chunk of blue cheese. Press a toasted walnut on top.
- Drizzle each bite with honey or pomegranate molasses. Sprinkle with a pinch of thyme leaves. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to two hours.
Notes
Chill assembled bites for up to 2 hours before serving. For nut free versions, try pumpkin seeds or crispy shallots. Not into blue cheese? Goat cheese or whipped ricotta work beautifully too.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 4.8gSaturated Fat: 1.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 4.2gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 2.6mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 0.4mg
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