Baked Pears with Honey & Walnuts
A delightful dessert featuring tender pears baked with honey, walnuts, and blue cheese, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and earthiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it for easy cleanup.
- Place the halved and cored pears cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each pear with melted butter to give them a beautiful golden finish as they bake.
- Bake the pears in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender but still hold their shape. Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Evenly sprinkle the mixed berries over the pears, followed by crumbled blue cheese on top.
- Next, sprinkle the chopped walnuts and drizzle honey generously over each pear for added sweetness and crunch.
- If desired, garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for a touch of earthiness.
- Serve the baked pears warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
Notes
For a sweeter option, use honey-roasted nuts instead of plain walnuts or swap blue cheese for goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: baked pears, dessert, honey, walnuts, easy dessert
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