Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Honey
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Honey Recipe. This elegant dish combines sweet, tender roasted pears with rich blue cheese and crunchy walnuts, drizzled with honey for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Whether served as a sophisticated appetizer or a gourmet dessert, these roasted pears are sure to impress at any gathering or cozy dinner at home. With minimal preparation time, this recipe allows you to create a stunning dish that captures the essence of comfort food without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 ripe but firm pears (Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (or Gorgonzola)
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the pears and slice them in half lengthwise; remove the core.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with lemon juice and optional cinnamon. Dip each pear half into this mixture.
- Place pear halves cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with blue cheese and walnuts, then drizzle with honey.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg