Description
A delicious dessert featuring baked pears topped with fresh berries, walnuts, honey, and blue cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- ½ cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh thyme sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Pears: Place the halved and cored pears, cut-side up, on the baking sheet. Brush each pear with melted butter to give them a golden finish as they bake.
- Bake the Pears: Bake the pears for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender but still hold their shape. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
- Add the Toppings: Evenly sprinkle the mixed berries over the pears, then add crumbled blue cheese on top. The warmth of the pears will soften the cheese slightly.
- Add Walnuts & Honey: Sprinkle chopped walnuts and drizzle honey over each pear for added sweetness and crunch.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for an earthy touch if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use ripe pears for the best texture and flavor.
- Feel free to use any combination of mixed berries.
- This dish can be served as a dessert or a unique appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Baked Pears, Berries, Honey, Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Dessert