Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts and Honey
If you’re seeking a dish that beautifully marries elegance with comfort, look no further than our Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Honey Recipe. This delightful creation features ripe pears roasted to perfection, enriched with creamy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts, resulting in a flavor combination that is simply irresistible. Perfect as an appetizer or a dessert, this dish effortlessly transitions from cozy weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Easy enough for busy nights yet sophisticated enough to impress, these roasted pears will quickly become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
- 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
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (or Gorgonzola)
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the pears thoroughly and cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the core.
- Place pear halves in a baking dish and drizzle with melted butter and lemon juice.
- Top each pear half with crumbled blue cheese and chopped walnuts, then drizzle with honey.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender but still holding shape.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with additional honey and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg