Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese
Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with our Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese. This elegant dessert combines the natural sweetness of ripe pears with a medley of fresh berries and the tangy richness of blue cheese. Topped with crunchy walnuts and drizzled with honey, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory that will impress your guests at any gathering. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this dish not only looks stunning but is also easy to prepare, making it an excellent choice for both casual family dinners and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve and core the pears, then place them cut-side up on the baking sheet. Brush each pear with melted butter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until tender but firm.
- Remove from the oven and top each pear with berries, crumbled blue cheese, walnuts, and drizzle with honey.
- Serve warm or at room temperature; garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked pear half (90g)
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 7mg