Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese
Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese is an exquisite dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of caramelized pears with the tartness of fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Arrange halved pears cut-side up on the baking sheet. Brush each pear with melted butter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until tender but firm. Let cool slightly.
- Top pears with mixed berries and crumbled blue cheese. Sprinkle walnuts and drizzle honey on top.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half pear (130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg