Description
Elevate your culinary repertoire with our Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Honey recipe. This exquisite dish marries the sweetness of ripe pears with the rich creaminess of blue cheese, while toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch. Perfect for an elegant appetizer, a show-stopping dessert, or even a sophisticated brunch option, these roasted pears are sure to impress. Drizzled with honey and garnished with fresh herbs, they capture the essence of seasonal flavor in every bite. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for any occasion, this recipe is a gourmet experience you wonโt want to miss.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm pears (Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc)
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- ยผ cup crumbled blue cheese (or Gorgonzola)
- ยผ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ยฝ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
- Wash and dry the pears thoroughly. Cut each pear in half lengthwise and remove the core.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, honey, and lemon juice. Drizzle over the pear halves.
- Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese and chopped walnuts on top of each pear half; add cinnamon if desired.
- Place prepared pears in a baking dish and roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, drizzle with additional honey if desired, and garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (about 100g)
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 124mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For a different flavor profile, substitute blue cheese with goat cheese or use pecans instead of walnuts. Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger for added warmth.