These Blue Cheese and Pear Phyllo Bites are a sweet-and-savory appetizer made with crisp mini phyllo shells, fresh pear pieces, crumbled blue cheese, and a little black pepper.
An easy finger food appetizer for holiday gatherings, small dinner parties, and cocktail nights. They work really well during fall and winter when pears are in season.
These bites pair nicely with other party foods like a warm dip or a simple salad to balance the flavors.
How to Make Blue Cheese and Pear Phyllo Bites
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Peel the pear and dice it into very small pieces.
3. Arrange the phyllo shells on the baking sheet.
4. Fill the shells with pear pieces, then top with crumbled blue cheese. Sprinkle with pepper.
5. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
Serve & Enjoy!
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Important Recipe Notes
- Dice the pear very small. Small pieces fit better inside the phyllo shells and help the bites cook evenly.
- Use ripe but firm pears. If the pear is too soft, it can release too much moisture while baking.
- Fill the shells just before baking. This helps keep the phyllo shells crisp and prevents them from getting soggy.
- Do not overfill the shells. A small amount of pear and blue cheese is enough so the bites stay neat and easy to eat.
- Serve warm for the best flavor. The blue cheese becomes creamy, and the phyllo shells stay light and crisp when served right after baking.
- Try adding a light drizzle of honey if you like a sweeter balance. A small drizzle after baking pairs nicely with the blue cheese.
Blue Cheese and Pear Phyllo Bites
Ingredients
- 1 pear
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ground black pepper
- 15 mini phyllo tart shells
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Peel the pear and dice it into very small pieces.
- Arrange the phyllo shells on the baking sheet.
- Fill the shells with pear pieces, then top with crumbled blue cheese. Sprinkle with pepper.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
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