Description

Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese is a warm and comforting dish that combines the sweetness of baked pears, tangy berries, crunchy walnuts, and savory blue cheese, making it a versatile option for dessert or a refined appetizer.

Ingredients

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4 whole Pears
1 cup Berries
2 tablespoons Butter
1/4 cup Walnuts
3 tablespoons Honey
2 ounces Blue Cheese
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
Pinch of Sea Salt

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash the pears and slice each in half lengthwise, scooping out the core
Arrange the pear halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet
Melt the butter and mix with chopped walnuts, honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt
Fill the hollowed-out pear halves with the walnut-honey mixture
Distribute the mixed berries around the pears
Bake for 20-25 minutes until pears are tender
Sprinkle blue cheese on top and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is soft
Allow to cool slightly before serving

Notes

You can prepare the pears in advance up to filling them with berries and walnuts, then bake just before serving.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 half pear
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 15mg