Cheddar Pear Pie

Cheddar Pear Pie is a unique combination of sweet and savory flavors, with the sharpness of cheddar cheese complementing the sweetness of ripe pears.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Cheddar Pear Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Pie Crust
• 4 large Pears
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out the pie crust and line a 9-inch pie dish.
3. Peel and slice the pears, then arrange them in the pie crust.
4. In a bowl, mix together the cheddar cheese, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Sprinkle the mixture over the pears.
5. Roll out the remaining pie crust and cut it into strips. Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern over the filling.
6. In a small bowl, beat the egg with milk. Brush the egg wash over the pie crust.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
8. Allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.