Description
A warm, elegant dessert featuring tender baked pears topped with fresh berries, crunchy walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese, all drizzled with honey for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the pear halves cut-side up in the baking dish. Brush the cut sides with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
- Bake the pears for 20-25 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Top each pear half with mixed berries, walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle generously with honey and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American