Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Elevate your dining experience with these elegant Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese and Walnuts—a sweet and savory delight that’s as impressive as it is easy to prepare. Juicy, ripe pears are halved and roasted until tender, then filled with creamy, tangy blue cheese and topped with crunchy toasted walnuts for a perfect contrast of textures. A drizzle of buttery honey caramelizes the fruit, enhancing its natural sweetness, while a sprinkle of fresh thyme adds a delicate herbal note. This sophisticated dish is ready in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet refined appetizer, side dish, or even a unique dessert. Serve warm to let the flavors meld into a symphony of sweet, salty, and nutty perfection sure to impress any guest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe but firm pears
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 100 grams blue cheese
- 50 grams walnuts
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter.
Slice the pears in half lengthwise and use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out the core and seeds, leaving a hollow in the center of each pear half.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Stir in the honey until well combined.
Brush the cut sides of the pears generously with the honey-butter mixture. Sprinkle each pear half with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Place the pears cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the pears are tender and slightly caramelized.
While the pears are roasting, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool and roughly chop.
Remove the pears from the oven and let them cool slightly. Divide the blue cheese evenly among the pear hollows, crumbling it into the space where the core was removed.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the blue cheese, and return the pears to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish the roasted pears with fresh thyme leaves. Serve warm as a starter, side dish, or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 412 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 335 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
