Description
Indulge in a gourmet delight with our Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Honey recipe. This dish beautifully combines the natural sweetness of ripe pears with the rich creaminess of blue cheese and the crunch of toasted walnuts, all drizzled with honey for that perfect balance of flavors. Whether served warm as an elegant appetizer or chilled as a refreshing dessert, these roasted pears are sure to impress at any gathering. With simple preparation steps, this recipe is accessible for both novice cooks and experienced chefs alike. Enjoy seasonal ingredients that not only taste fantastic but also look stunning on your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe but firm pears (Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon and fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice each pear in half lengthwise and scoop out the core.
- Place the pear halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, honey, and lemon juice; brush over each pear half.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with blue cheese and walnuts.
- Drizzle extra honey if desired; garnish with cinnamon and thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg