Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts and Honey
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and savory with our Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Honey Recipe. This elegant dish is quick to prepare yet sophisticated enough to impress your guests. Perfect as an appetizer or a comforting dessert, these roasted pears are drizzled with honey and topped with rich blue cheese and crunchy walnuts. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. Best of all, this recipe is versatile—adapt it to your tastes or what you have on hand. Enjoy the warm, inviting aroma filling your kitchen as you create this unforgettable dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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 for a milder taste)
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and halve the pears lengthwise; remove the core.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Place pear halves cut-side up on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with the butter-honey mixture.
- Sprinkle walnuts and blue cheese over each pear half.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender but still holding shape.
- Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with extra honey and serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg