Description
Baked Pears with Blue Cheese is an exquisite dish that effortlessly combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the creamy, tangy notes of blue cheese. This elegant yet simple recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether as a stunning appetizer at a dinner party or a light dessert after a meal. The warm baked pears are drizzled with honey and sprinkled with crunchy nuts, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, you can impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Try this gourmet treat today for an unforgettable dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou)
- 4 oz crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a cavity.
- Arrange the pear halves cut side up in a baking dish.
- Brush each pear lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
- Fill each pear half with crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle honey over the filled pears and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until tender but holding their shape and the cheese is melted.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg