Description
Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Honey is a delectable dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This recipe highlights juicy roasted pears drizzled with honey, complemented by the rich creaminess of blue cheese and the satisfying crunch of toasted walnuts. Ideal as an appetizer or a dessert, these roasted pears are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. In just a few simple steps, you can create a gourmet experience that will impress your guests at any gathering or provide a delightful treat for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve the pears lengthwise, removing seeds while keeping the skin on.
- Arrange pears cut side up on the baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Fill each pear half with blue cheese and top with chopped walnuts.
- Roast for about 20 minutes until tender but still firm.
- Drizzle warm honey over the pears before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider sprinkling some black pepper or fresh herbs like thyme before roasting.
Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for different texture variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg