Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese
Indulge in the exquisite delight of Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese. This elegant dessert harmonizes the natural sweetness of caramelized pears with vibrant berries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy blue cheese, all drizzled with honey for an extra touch of decadence. Perfect for dinner parties or a cozy night in, this easy-to-make treat will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With its stunning visual appeal and rich flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve and core the pears, placing them cut-side up on the baking sheet. Brush each pear with melted butter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until tender but firm.
- Remove from oven and top each pear half with fresh berries and crumbled blue cheese.
- Sprinkle walnuts over the pears and drizzle honey on top.
- Garnish with thyme if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (115g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg