Baked Pears with Walnuts and Blue Cheese Recipe
These baked pears with walnuts and blue cheese are an elegant and easy appetizer or light dessert. Sweet roasted pears are topped with crunchy walnuts, creamy blue cheese, and a drizzle of honey for the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 pears cut in half and cored
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the pears in half lengthwise and remove the inside to create a space for the topping.
- Arrange the pear halves on a baking dish or lined baking sheet.
- Brush the cut side of the pears with melted butter and honey.
- Sprinkle the walnuts over each pear half.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the pears are tender.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the blue cheese on top while the pears are still hot.
- Add few pumpkin seeds on top (if using).
- Let the cheese soften slightly, then serve warm.