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

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

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

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 15- oz can pears in light syrup
1/2 cup oil
2 large eggs
3 oz stilton, crumbled
2 oz walnuts, chopped and toasted , see cook's note
cream cheese cucumber dill topping , recipe follows
thinly sliced cucumber twists, for garnish
fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled
2 cups cream cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
pinch salt

Directions:

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.
Cook's Note: To toast the walnuts, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the walnuts on a sheet pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
Cream Cheese Cucumber Dill Topping:
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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	178.39 Kcal (747 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.33g	22%
Cholesterol	40.56mg	14%
Sodium	130.82mg	5%
Potassium	127.67mg	3%
Total Carbs	10g	3%
Sugars	6.27g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	3%
Protein	3.46g	7%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	64.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	283.37 Kcal (1186 kJ)
Calories from fat	204.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.77g	22%
Cholesterol	64.43mg	14%
Sodium	207.81mg	5%
Potassium	202.8mg	3%
Total Carbs	15.88g	3%
Sugars	9.96g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	3%
Protein	5.49g	7%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	1%
Calcium	102.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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