Pear and Blue Cheese Pancakes

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pears: Core the pears and slice them thinly, about ⅛-inch thick. Keep the slices in a single layer so they are easy to lay over the pancakes.2 pears
2. Toast the Walnuts: Add the walnuts to a dry skillet over medium heat and toast for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Cool slightly, then chop.½ cup walnuts
3. Heat the Griddle: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or ghee.butter or ghee
4. Cook the Pancakes: Ladle the Classic Buttermilk-Style Pancake Batter onto the griddle. While the tops are still wet, lay several pear slices over each pancake and sprinkle with blue cheese and toasted walnuts. Cook until bubbles form and the edges begin to set.Classic Buttermilk-Style Pancake Batter, pear slices, ¾ cup blue cheese, toasted walnuts
5. Flip and Caramelize: Flip the pancakes so the pear and blue cheese side touches the griddle. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the pears soften, the cheese melts slightly, and the pancakes are cooked through.pear and blue cheese pancakes
6. Plate Upside Down: Transfer the pancakes to plates topping-side up so the pears, blue cheese, and walnuts are visible.finished pancakes
7. Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with warm maple syrup and top with a small scoop of Whipped Butter. Garnish with extra toasted walnuts, pear slices, blue cheese, black pepper, or fresh thyme if desired. Serve immediately.maple syrup, Whipped Butter, walnuts, pear slices, blue cheese, black pepper, fresh thyme