Port and Blue Cheese Recipe

Name: Port and Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry red wine; 1 1/2 cups Port; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; Zest from 1/3 - 1/2 lemon; 4 pears, stem on, peeled and cored with a melon baller; 4 -6 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature; 4 mint sprigs

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1 1/2 cups Port
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Zest from 1/3 - 1/2 lemon
4 pears, stem on, peeled and cored with a melon baller
4 -6 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature
4 mint sprigs

1
In a deep saucepan combine the wine, Port, sugar, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
2
Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sugar is melted.
3
Simmer the pears for 10 to 20 minutes, or until they are fork tender.
4
Remove the pears and boil the poaching liquid until it has reduced to a syrupy glaze.
5
Stuff the pears with the cheese.
6
Pour 3 tablespoons of glaze on each plate and tilt the plate to form an abstract design.
7
Place one pear, stem end up, on each plate.
8
Garnish with mint sprigs.
9
Suggested drink: Port

561

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dry red wine, 1 1/2 cups Port, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Port and Blue Cheese 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.

Port and Blue Cheese

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