Pears Stuffed with Gorgonzola & Glazed Walnuts

Really good ingredients and simple preparation are often hallmarks of Italian cuisine. This simple make ahead Easter dessert or appetizer recipe can be made with a handful of ingredients and will really brighten up your Easter table.

You can also sub pecans for the recipe, if you like. Serves 4.

Ingredients:
4 ripe pears
1 tbsp. lemon juice, fresh squeezed
3 oz. Gorgonzola cheese, room temperature
1 tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature
Walnuts roasted with honey (homemade or purchased), chopped
High quality honey

Instructions: 1. Cut the pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and a small amount of pear.

2. Lightly brush lemon juice on each cut pear to prevent browning.

3. Cream the Gorgonzola cheese and butter together. One alternate for this recipe is to add 1-2 ounces of ricotta cheese instead of butter to cream with the cheese. For a rustic touch simply use crumbled Gorgonzola without mixing it.

4. Place small dollops of the cheese and butter mixture on the hollowed out pears.

5. Top the pears with roasted walnuts.

6. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Drizzle with honey for extra sweetness.

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