Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Honey Recipe. This elegant dish combines the sweetness of perfectly roasted pears with the savory richness of blue cheese and the crunch of walnuts, all drizzled with honey for a touch of decadence. It’s ideal for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying as a simple yet sophisticated dessert. Simple to prepare, this recipe celebrates seasonal ingredients while allowing room for customization to suit your taste. Whether served warm on their own or over a bed of greens, these roasted pears promise to elevate any dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe but firm pears (Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and halve the pears lengthwise, removing the cores.
- Arrange pear halves cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle melted butter over each pear half and sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with blue cheese and chopped walnuts.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to melt cheese slightly.
- Drizzle with honey before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg