Jarrah Honey, Gorgonzola and Pear Bites
Blue cheese can sometimes feel like the boldest guest on the cheeseboard.
Pair it with the right honey, however, and its salty intensity becomes smoother, rounder and surprisingly easy to enjoy.
Gorgonzola is an Italian blue cheese known for its distinctive blue veining and rich, tangy flavour.
Gorgonzola Dolce is the milder, creamier variety, with a soft texture that spreads beautifully onto crackers and makes an approachable choice for anyone new to blue cheese. Its salty richness pairs especially well with the freshness of pear and the malty depth of Jarrah Honey.
These small bites balance creamy Gorgonzola with crisp pear, dark Jarrah Honey and a little walnut crunch. They take only a few minutes to assemble, making them an easy addition to a grazing board—or a lovely introduction for someone who is still deciding how they feel about blue cheese.
Jarrah Honey, Gorgonzola and Pear Bites
Makes: 10–12 bites
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
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100g Gorgonzola Dolce, Stilton or Cambozola
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1 ripe but firm pear
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Jarrah Honey
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10–12 small crackers or crostini
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A handful of walnuts, broken into small pieces
Method
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Slice the pear thinly just before assembling the bites.
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Place a small piece of blue cheese on each cracker or crostini.
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Add a slice of fresh pear.
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Finish with a very small drizzle of Jarrah Honey.
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Top each bite with a piece of walnut and serve immediately.
Why Jarrah Works with Blue Cheese
Jarrah has a distinctive malty, tangy character that stands up well to the salt and intensity of blue cheese. Rather than covering its flavour, the honey softens its sharper edges and creates a smoother finish.
Pear contributes freshness and a gentle crunch, while walnut adds an earthy note that brings the whole bite together. Jarrah is naturally full-flavoured, so only a small drizzle is needed.
For a complete cheese-night menu, serve these bites with baked Brie and Southern Yate Honey and Marri, Comté and toasted almond crostini.
Read our honey and cheese pairing guide for more ways to enjoy these Western Australian varietals, or explore the Honey For Cheese Pairing Flight and our full Cheese & Entertaining collection.