Endive Spears with Stilton Cheese, Toasted Pecans, and Sauteed Pears Recipe

Name: Endive Spears with Stilton Cheese, Toasted Pecans, and Sauteed Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 pears, peeled and diced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup Stilton cheese, crumbled (or any other blue cheese); 25 endive spears; 1/2 cup pecan halves or 25 pieces, toasted; Watercress sprigs, for garnish; 1 cup cream cheese (for presentation)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
2 pears, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Stilton cheese, crumbled (or any other blue cheese)
25 endive spears
1/2 cup pecan halves or 25 pieces, toasted
Watercress sprigs, for garnish
1 cup cream cheese (for presentation)

1
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the butter and sugar.
2
Add the diced pears and cook until well caramelized, approximately 8 minutes.
3
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, fresh ground pepper and olive oil.
4
Add the mixture to the Stilton.
5
Assemble the spears 1 by 1, starting with the cheese then the sauteed pear and topping them off with a toasted pecan.
6
These can be garnished with a sprig of watercress or other herb, if desired.
7
Arrange the spears on a plate by first making a small mound of cream cheese and then sticking each spear into the cream cheese in a floral, 3-dimensional pattern.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 pears, peeled and diced, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Endive Spears with Stilton Cheese, Toasted Pecans, and Sauteed Pears falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Endive Spears with Stilton Cheese, Toasted Pecans, and Sauteed Pears

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