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savory mini cheesecakes with blue cheese and pear

Savory Mini Cheesecakes with Blue Cheese and Pear

These mini cheesecakes are the perfect blend of savory and sweet, with the tanginess of blue cheese and the sweetness of pear. They're perfect for appetizers or as a side dish to any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 173 kcal

Equipment

  • Mini cheesecake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Small saucepan
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pastry brush
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup crushed crackers
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese - softened
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 garlic clove - minced
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 pear - sliced
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed crackers and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  • Press the cracker mixture into the bottom of each mini cheesecake pan cavity.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add in the blue cheese, sour cream, egg, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
  • Pour the mixture over the cracker crust in the mini cheesecake pan.
  • Place a slice of pear on top of each mini cheesecake and lightly brush with honey.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are set.
  • Allow the mini cheesecakes to cool on a cooling rack before removing them from the pan.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For a vegetarian option, you can use melted butter or olive oil instead of bacon grease to sauté the pears.
For a stronger blue cheese flavor, you can add more crumbled blue cheese to the filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal
Keyword Appetizer, Blue cheese, Honey, Pear
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