Description
A sweet and savory dessert featuring tender baked pears topped with fresh berries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy blue cheese, all drizzled with honey for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (such as blueberries and raspberries)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Brush this mixture over the pear halves.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts evenly over the pears, then top with mixed berries and crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle honey over the pears and berries. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until pears are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm with an extra drizzle of honey if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American