Description
A delightful combination of sweet baked pears, mixed berries, crunchy walnuts, tangy blue cheese, and a drizzle of honey. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou), halved and cored
- 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Brush the pear halves with this mixture.
- Place the pears cut-side up in the baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until tender.
- Remove from oven and fill the cavities of the pears with berries and walnuts.
- Drizzle honey over the pears and sprinkle with blue cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until cheese is slightly melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional berries if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American