Blue cheese mousse –If you’re looking for a unique and delicious dessert that combines the creamy richness of blue cheese with the sweetness of poached pears, this Kikorangi blue cheese mousse with white wine poached pear and oatmeal wafer is the perfect choice. This dish is not only visually stunning but also offers a delightful contrast of flavors that will surely impress your guests. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Kikorangi Blue Cheese Mousse, White Wine Poached Pear, Oatmeal Wafer
This delightful dish features a fluffy blue cheese mousse accompanied by a succulent pear poached in white wine and served with a crunchy oatmeal wafer. The combination of textures and flavors makes it an unforgettable treat.

Ingredients:
- For the Blue Cheese Mousse:
- 200g Kikorangi blue cheese, crumbled
- 250ml heavy cream
- 100g mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- For the Poached Pear:
- 2 medium pears, peeled and halved
- 250ml white wine
- 100g sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise (optional)
- For the Oatmeal Wafer:
- 100g rolled oats
- 50g flour
- 75g brown sugar
- 75g butter, melted
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- To make the blue cheese mousse, dissolve gelatin in cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine the blue cheese, mascarpone, and honey. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the blue cheese mixture.
- Add the gelatin mixture to the mousse and fold until well combined. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- For the poached pear, combine white wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, and star anise in a pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the pear halves and poach for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender. Once done, allow them to cool.
- For the oatmeal wafer, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and egg to form a dough.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool before breaking into pieces.
- To plate, spoon the mousse into serving dishes, top with a poached pear half, and serve with pieces of the oatmeal wafer on the side. Enjoy this sophisticated dessert that brings a delicious twist to your dining experience!