Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavor of Sweet & Savory Baked Pears Stuffed with Blue Cheese Goodness. This elegant dish features ripe pears filled with creamy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of honey, all baked to perfection. Whether served as an appetizer or dessert, these warm, flavorful pears are sure to impress your guests and create unforgettable moments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut each pear in half lengthwise and remove the cores. Place them cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together the blue cheese, walnuts, honey, and thyme until well combined.
- Generously fill each pear half with the blue cheese mixture and drizzle with additional honey before baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pears are tender and golden brown on top. Let cool slightly, then drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg