Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Brownies

Rich, decadent, and unapologetically grown-up — these Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Brownies are a bold twist on a classic. Soaked in fragrant Poire William for depth and intrigue, the dried pears melt into the dark chocolate base, while toasted walnuts bring crunch and warmth. A scattering of soft blue cheese adds an unexpected savoury ripple, cutting through the sweetness with a whisper of salt and tang. Baked low and slow, then rested overnight, each square is a moment of complexity — best savoured slowly with a glass of Sauternes or a dark, bitter espresso.

Inspired by the ‘Blue Murder’ Truffles at Braemar Chocolate Shop

Do not be put off by the blue cheese, just as salt & miso is a welcome pairing to the dark bitter notes of chocolate, blue cheese adds salinity and tang offset by the sweetness of pear.

The macerated pears add an adult touch to these brownies, the ultimate after dinner treat.

Now you do not have to decide between a cheese course or a dessert, with these you can quite literally have your cake and eat it.

So be daring, make a batch, you will not regret it…

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Yield: 16-20

Author: Suze Morrison

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Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Brownies

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 31 MinTotal time: 41 Min

Rich, decadent, and unapologetically grown-up — these Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Brownies are a bold twist on a classic. Soaked in fragrant Poire William for depth and intrigue, the dried pears melt into the dark chocolate base, while toasted walnuts bring crunch and warmth. A scattering of soft blue cheese adds an unexpected savoury ripple, cutting through the sweetness with a whisper of salt and tang. Baked low and slow, then rested overnight, each square is a moment of complexity — best savoured slowly with a glass of Sauternes or a dark, bitter espresso.

Inspired by the ‘Blue Murder’ Truffles at Braemar Chocolate Shop

Ingredients

• 120g Dried Pear Slices, chopped small
• 100g Poire William (or any Pear eau de Vie)
• 100g Unsalted Butter
• 70g Golden Syrup
• 250g Caster Sugar
• 280g Dark Chocolate (70-80% Cocoa), in pieces
• 4 Eggs, whisked
• 80g Plain Flour
• 100g Walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 100g Soft Blue Cheese

Instructions

1. A week before you want to bake the brownies, add the chopped dried pear to a jar with the Poire William. Store somewhere cool and dark to infuse.
2. When ready, preheat oven 180C. Line a 9 x 9” Brownie tin with baking paper and set aside. Add the butter, golden syrup and sugar to a large pan and heat over a medium low heat until melted and combined, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from the heat and whisk in the chocolate until smooth. Beat in the whisked eggs, then fold in the flour, taking care not to overmix.
4. Fold in the walnuts and pears, plus their soaking liquor and pour the batter into your prepared tin. Crumble over the blue cheese and shake to level the surface. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until just set.
5. Allow to cool to room temperature before chilling in the fridge overnight for the texture and flavours to develop.
6. The next day, cut into 16-20 squares and serve with a glass of Sauternes or Espresso.

https://gourmetglow.co.uk/recipes/pear-walnut-blue-cheese-brownies

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