Description
Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of seasonal flavors. This elegant treat combines the sweetness of caramelized pears with the tartness of fresh berries, the crunch of walnuts, and the creaminess of blue cheese, all drizzled with honey for added richness. Perfect for any occasion—be it a formal dinner party or a cozy evening at home—this dish is not just easy to prepare but also visually appealing, making it a show-stopping dessert that your guests will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Place the pear halves cut-side up on the baking sheet and brush each half generously with melted butter.
- Bake the pears in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until tender but still holding their shape.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle mixed berries over each pear half. Top with crumbled blue cheese.
- Finish by adding chopped walnuts and drizzle generously with honey.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg