Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of flavors with these baked pears topped with mixed berries, honey, walnuts, and a savory touch of blue cheese. This elegant dish is ideal for both a sweet dessert or a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Pears:
- 3 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
Berry Topping:
- 1/2 cup fresh mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
Cheese & Nut Mixture:
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pears: Place the pear halves cut-side up in the dish. Brush each pear with melted butter, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
- Bake Pears: Bake for 20 minutes until the pears are tender. Remove from the oven.
- Add Toppings: Spoon berries into each pear, top with blue cheese and walnuts.
- Final Bake: Return to the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese melts slightly.
- Serve: Drizzle with more honey, garnish with thyme, and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute blue cheese with goat cheese or feta for a milder flavor.
- Pair with a glass of white wine for a delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
