Description
A cozy and indulgent dessert combining sweet roasted pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts, all drizzled with honey and complemented by warm berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe pears (Bosc or Bartlett), halved and cored
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 cup mixed berries (such as blueberries and raspberries)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, optional
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- Extra honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the halved pears cut side up in a baking dish.
- Drizzle the melted butter and honey over the pears.
- Sprinkle the mixed berries and chopped walnuts around the pears.
- Crumble blue cheese on top of the pears.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until pears are tender and berries are glossy.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of honey and a pinch of pepper.
Notes
Bosc pears hold their shape well, while Bartletts become sweeter and softer. Adjust the amount of blue cheese based on its pungency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked pears, dessert recipe, easy dessert, healthy dessert, fruit dessert