Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese Bliss

This elegant recipe for Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese is a nutritious and delicious dessert that impresses everyone.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pears

4 pieces Pears Ripe pears for natural sweetness.
2 tablespoons Butter For richness and caramelization.

For the Toppings

1 cup Mixed Berries Fresh blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
1/2 cup Walnuts For crunch; can substitute with seeds.
1/2 cup Blue Cheese Creamy and tangy; substitutes include goat cheese or feta.
3 tablespoons Honey For sweetness; maple syrup is a vegan alternative.
2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Optional garnish for earthiness.

Equipment

Oven
baking sheet
Parchment Paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Halve the pears lengthwise and remove the core. Place cut-side up on the baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
Bake the pears in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until tender but holding shape.
Cool the pears slightly, then top each half with mixed berries, crumbled blue cheese, and walnuts.
Drizzle honey over the topped pears. Substitute with maple syrup for a vegan option.
Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover baked pears in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze before adding toppings.

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