STILTON CHEESE, PEAR AND TOASTED WALNUT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE CUCUMBER DILL TOPPING

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Stilton Cheese, Pear and Toasted Walnut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Cucumber Dill Topping image

Provided by Food Network

Time 13h15m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
One 15-ounce can pears in light syrup
1/2 cup oil
2 large eggs
3 ounces Stilton, crumbled
2 ounces walnuts, chopped and toasted, see Cook's Note
Thinly sliced cucumber twists, for garnish
Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
Cream Cheese Cucumber Dill Topping, recipe follows
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled
2 cups cream cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-cup muffin pans with cupcake liners.
  • Put the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Strain the pears and puree in a food processor. Put the oil in an electric mixing bowl. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  • Add the pears, cheese and walnuts to the flour mixture and coat well. Gently fold in the egg and oil mixture by hand. Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full with batter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
  • To assemble: Put the Cream Cheese Cucumber Dill Topping into a pastry bag and top each cupcake. Garnish with cucumber twists and dill.
  • Puree the cucumber in a food processor. Beat the cream cheese in a mixer with the paddle attachment until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in the cucumber, dill and salt. Put the topping in an airtight container and refrigerate 12 hours or up to overnight before serving.

Akrash akrash
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These cupcakes were the perfect way to use up leftover stilton cheese. I would definitely make them again.


Tebogo Nyathi
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These cupcakes were a bit too time-consuming to make. I would only make them for a special occasion.


Josh Alusma
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I made these cupcakes with a gluten-free flour blend and they turned out great. The cupcakes were still moist and fluffy.


therealbageljunkie
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I made these cupcakes with cream cheese frosting instead of the cream cheese cucumber dill topping and they were still delicious.


Don Hamza
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I made these cupcakes with walnuts that were a bit too toasted and they turned out great. The cupcakes still had a nice crunch.


Imran Shahrukh
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I made these cupcakes with pears that were a bit too ripe and they turned out great. The cupcakes were still moist and flavorful.


Zadran Khan
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These cupcakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I would add more moisture to the batter next time.


ABEL yvubgamer
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I made these cupcakes with goat cheese instead of stilton cheese and they were delicious. I would definitely recommend trying this variation.


Muhammad Sohail shah
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the batter next time.


Swabbie Swabbie
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I'm not a huge fan of stilton cheese, but I decided to give these cupcakes a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed them. The cheese flavor was subtle and the cupcakes were very moist. I would definitely make them again.


Nerian Fuentes
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were well-balanced and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


MD Ekramul Islam
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them, and I even had people asking for the recipe. They are definitely a keeper.


Natukunda Judith
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These cupcakes were amazing! The combination of the stilton cheese, pear, and toasted walnuts was perfect, and the cream cheese cucumber dill topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.