Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet baked pears topped with a medley of fresh berries, crunchy walnuts, a drizzle of honey, and savory blue cheese. This dessert is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pears:
- 4 medium ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
Berry Mixture:
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
Additional Toppings:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the pears: Brush the cut sides of the pear halves with melted butter and arrange them cut-side up in a baking dish.
- Make the berry mixture: In a small bowl, toss the berries with lemon juice and cinnamon. Spoon the mixture into the hollow centers of each pear.
- Add toppings: Drizzle honey over the pears and berries, then sprinkle walnuts on top.
- Bake: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until pears are tender.
- Add blue cheese: Sprinkle each pear with blue cheese while still warm to allow it to soften.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with mint leaves if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Bosc, Anjou, or Bartlett pears are recommended for baking.
- For a milder flavor, consider using gorgonzola or goat cheese as a substitute for blue cheese.
- To make this recipe vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey and a plant-based blue cheese alternative.
- For added crunch, sprinkle granola or oats before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half with toppings
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
