Baked Pears with Blue Cheese
Baked Pears with Blue Cheese are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that elevate any meal. This elegant dish features ripe pears stuffed with creamy blue cheese, drizzled with honey, and topped with crunchy nuts for an impressive appetizer or light dessert. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these baked pears are perfect for holiday gatherings or intimate dinners. Serve them warm for a comforting touch that will surely impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe but firm pears (like Bosc or Anjou)
- 4 oz crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice pears in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds using a melon baller or spoon.
- Arrange pear halves cut side up in a baking dish.
- Brush pears lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
- Fill each cavity generously with crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle honey over each pear and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until tender but still holding shape, and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (85g)
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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