Cheddar Pear Gratin Recipe

This sweet pear and cheddar gratin exudes happiness! For those who always struggle deciding between cheese and dessert, we’ve gathered the best of both worlds. Finish a meal in an original way or offer this dish as an amuse-bouche, for example. We used old cheddar, but any other hard cheese with a strong flavor will be fine. Cheeses like Mimolette or Parmesan will work perfectly!

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Jan 12, 2026

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Ingredients for the Cheddar Pear Gratin 

4 small individual portions:

• 2 pear
• 3 1/2 ounces (100 g) cheddar, or any other hard cheese
• 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and ground pepper

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 390°f (200°c).
2. Wash pears, cut into 2 lengthwise, seed the other, and slice thinly.
3. Cut the cheddar into thin slices… and it is almost finished!
4. Alternate pear and cheese slices into oven-proof ramekins.
5. Sprinkle mustard seed, salt, and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
6. Bake for 10 minutes, then serve warm. Enjoy your pear gratin!

(Image Cécile Lalanza)

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Cheddar Pear Gratin Recipe

Author: Christina Cherrier  |  Servings: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 min  |   Cook Time: 10 min

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• 2 pear
• 3 1/2 ounces (100 g) cheddar, or any other hard cheese
• 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and ground pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 390°f (200°c).
2. Wash pears, cut into 2 lengthwise, seed the other, and slice thinly.
3. Cut the cheddar into thin slices... and it is almost finished!
4. Alternate pear and cheese slices into oven-proof ramekins.
5. Sprinkle mustard seed, salt, and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
6. Bake for 10 minutes, then serve warm. Enjoy your pear gratin!

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