Crisp Pear Spoons with Gorgonzola Cream, Toasted Walnuts, and Thyme Honey

Name: Crisp Pear Spoons with Gorgonzola Cream, Toasted Walnuts, and Thyme Honey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 2 medium (about 11 oz) firm pear; 2.8 oz gorgonzola cheese; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup walnuts; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp leaves fresh thyme; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp fine salt

An elegant, original quick bite: fresh pear slices act as the base for a smooth gorgonzola-yogurt cream, finished with toasted walnuts, honey, and thyme. Ready in minutes with a great balance of texture, sweetness, and savory flavor.

10 minPrep

3 minCook

13 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

2 units (approx. 320 g) firm pear (lavadas; tipo conferencia or bosc)
80 g gorgonzola cheese (at room temperature)
60 g plain Greek yogurt (without sugar)
30 g walnuts (troceadas)
15 ml honey (preferiblemente suave)
2 g fresh thyme (solo the hojitas)
10 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
1 g fine salt (ajustar to taste)

Nutrition facts

per serving

156 kcal

Calories

4.2 g

Protein

13.1 g

Carbs

10.1 g

Fat

1.8 g

Fiber

11.3 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyTree Nuts

Instructions

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1. Toast the walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. If you prefer using an oven or air fryer, toast them at 180 °C / 350 °F for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and let cool.
2
2. In a small bowl, mix the gorgonzola with the Greek yogurt, black pepper, and a pinch of salt until smooth and lightly whipped.
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3. In another small bowl, combine the honey with the fresh thyme leaves and set aside.
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4. Slice the pears lengthwise into thick slices so each piece works like a small spoon or base. Immediately drizzle with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
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5. Spoon a small teaspoon of the gorgonzola cream onto each pear slice.
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6. Finish with the toasted walnuts on top and a light drizzle of thyme honey over each bite.
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7. Serve right away to keep the pear crisp and preserve the contrast between the cream, honey, and walnuts.

Chef tips

For a neater presentation, pipe the cream with a pastry bag or a small plastic bag with the tip snipped off. If the pear slices are too rounded, trim a very thin base so they sit flat on the platter.

Substitutions

You can swap the gorgonzola for mild blue cheese or creamy goat cheese for a different flavor. Walnuts can be replaced with pecans or almonds if preferred.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
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