Pear and cheese pie

A great recipe for when pears are in season, we love how the intensity of the blue cheese is complemented and lightened by sweet and tart pears.

I take this pie to lots of different gatherings, and I make sure to have copies of the recipe with me since people always ask for it. It's amusing to see some folks puzzling over what's in the filling - they expect apples but love the subtle sweetness of the pears. -Cynthia LaBree, Elmer, New Jersey

Lilacs and Springtime: Cheddar Pear Pie

These sweet and savory hand pies make a great appetizer. Stuffed with tart pears and sharp cheddar cheese, they're perfect for your next party or holiday meal!

Pear Mousse Cheesecake Bars Recipe - luscious pear mousse, over light cheesecake, full of wonderful fall flavors.

Whereas most of my recipes are planned out weeks in advance, this one was developed on a whim. You see, I recently found myself with an abundance of pre-made pie crusts. (They were left over from a photo shoot and I'm not big on food waste, so I obv kept them.) Anyway, last week, I

If you love light and fluffy cheesecakes and your idea of heaven is Papa's ricotta cheesecake may I introduce you to its gorgeous cousin from the Amalfi Coast? This Italian ricotta and pear cake is sandwiched with two outer layers of hazelnut dacquoise and the filling is sheer creamy, fluffy heaven. Rum poached pears are suspended like jewels in a creamy, soft ricotta cheese filling. It's the sort of cake that feels so light when you're eating it that you swear that it was calorie free. Well…

In a large bowl, mix the flour, egg yolk, melted butter, cold water, and salt. Knead dough until solid, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it cool for 20 min. in the fridge.