Pears with Stilton and Curd Cheese Recipe

Pears are often served with cheese because the flavours are so good together and in this recipe, both Stilton cheese and curd cheese are used. The yogurt and chives add colour, texture and flavour and this is one of the best vegetarian starter recipes.

Pears and Cheese Starter

Ingredients -

150 ml natural yogurt
50 g Stilton cheese
2 ripe dessert pears
Salt and pepper
100 g curd cheese
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Shredded lettuce leaves

Preparation:

Mash the Stilton with a tablespoon of the yogurt. Beat the rest of the yogurt into the curd cheese and add the salt and pepper. Peel, halve and core the dessert pears. Divide the Stilton mixture between each cavity. Arrange the lettuce on a serving platter and place the pears, cut side down, on top. Spoon over the curd cheese mixture and sprinkle with the chives. Serve chilled.

Serves 4