Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese
Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese is a gourmet dessert that beautifully marries sweet and savory flavors. Perfectly ripe pears are roasted until tender, then topped with an enticing blend of tangy berries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy blue cheeseall drizzled with golden honey. This dish not only dazzles the eyes but also satisfies your palate, making it an ideal choice for dinner parties or cozy nights in. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation steps, even novice cooks can impress their guests with this elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 pear halves per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the halved pears cut-side up on the baking sheet and brush them with melted butter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until tender but firm.
- Remove from the oven and top each pear with mixed berries, crumbled blue cheese, chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of honey.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg