Description
Welcome to a culinary delight that beautifully combines sweet and savory flavors! Our Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Honey Recipe is an elegant dish perfect for any occasion. The succulent roasted pears are complemented by the tangy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of honey, creating a delightful balance of taste and texture. Whether served warm as an appetizer or chilled as a unique dessert, this recipe showcases the best of seasonal ingredients. Enjoy this gourmet experience that’s both simple to prepare and impressive on the table.
Ingredients
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- 4 ripe pears (Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional: cinnamon and fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and halve the pears lengthwise; remove the core.
- Place pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
- Drizzle melted butter over pears and sprinkle blue cheese and walnuts on top.
- Drizzle with honey and squeeze lemon juice over each half; add cinnamon if desired.
- Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Serve warm or chilled, garnished with thyme and an extra drizzle of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg