Oven-baked gorgonzola-stuffed pears, the sweet taste of pears and the tangy-spicy flavour of gorgonzola cheese are blended. Gorgonzola is an Italian blue cheese from the northern areas of Lombardy and Piedmont.
This may be either a starter or a sweet reward.
The pear-gorgonzola pairing is rather popular in Italy, particularly in the North, in truth these 2 components are likewise an ideal mix for risotto.
Serve 4, Preparation 20 minutes, Cooking 20 to 25 minutes
. 4 company and not too ripe pears (Kaiser or Conference) . Italian Spicy or Dolce Gorgonzola, to taste . Sliced walnuts and a couple of entire ones, a handful . Sesame seeds, to taste . salt and black pepper, a pinch .
Technique
oast the sesame seeds without including oil or other fat, reserved.
Cut the pears in half lengthwise, leave the skin on, hollow them out with a teaspoon to produce a hollow, getting rid of the seeds. In a bowl, blend the pulp with the gorgonzola cheese, a pinch of salt and ground black pepper.
Location the pears on a baking tray lined with baking paper, bake in a fixed oven at 180 C/ Gas 4/ 350 F about 15 minutes up until soft however not extremely soft.
Eliminate from the oven and turn it off. Things them with the pear and gorgonzola mixture.If required, to accelerate the melting of the cheese, just position them back in the oven off by utilizing its heat.
Leading with sliced, entire walnuts and toasted sesame seeds and serve.