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Pear And Blue Cheese Puffs Recipe

Ring in the New Year (or any celebration!) with these irresistible Pear & Blue Cheese Puffs! A delightful blend of sweet and savory, these elegant appetizers feature buttery pastry, juicy pears, creamy blue cheese, and a tart cranberry topping. They're incredibly easy to make and disappear in minutes – double the batch, you won't regret it!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 56.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Pear And Blue Cheese Puffs

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How to Make Pear And Blue Cheese Puffs

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss 1 cup diced ripe pears with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Set aside.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 sheet (14x14 inches) of store-bought puff pastry.
  4. Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the pastry into 36 equal squares.
  5. Gently press each square into a mini muffin tin.
  6. Divide the pear mixture evenly among the pastry cups.
  7. Top each with 1 teaspoon of crumbled blue cheese.
  8. Garnish each puff with 2-3 dried cranberries or cherries.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
  10. Let cool slightly in the muffin tin before serving warm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

6g

Carbs

1g

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