Warm Baked Pears with Blue Cheese and Honey
Warm Baked Pears with Blue Cheese and Honey is a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. This easy-to-make dish features tender pears stuffed with tangy blue cheese, drizzled with honey, and topped with crunchy walnuts. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a cozy treat, these baked pears are sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc)
- 4 oz creamy blue cheese (such as Gorgonzola)
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the pears in half vertically and scoop out the core.
- Place pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish. Dot each half with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Crumble blue cheese into each pear half generously.
- Drizzle honey over the filled pears.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until tender and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Swap blue cheese for goat cheese or feta for a milder flavor. Add toasted pecans instead of walnuts for variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.