Description
Warm, golden Baked Pears with Berries dance with tangy blue cheese, sweet honey, and crunchy walnuts in this elegant dessert. Sophisticated flavors mingle perfectly, inviting you to savor each delightful, complex bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 pears, ripe
- 1/2 cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Dairy & Cheese:
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter, melted
Sweetener & Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C), creating an even cooking environment. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or apply a light grease coating.
- Transform pears by halving and removing their cores, positioning them cut-side upward on the prepared baking surface. Apply a delicate layer of melted butter across each pear half to encourage a golden, caramelized exterior.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the pears to roast for 15-20 minutes. Monitor their transformation, ensuring they remain structurally intact while becoming tender and fragrant.
- Remove pears from the oven and let them rest momentarily, maintaining their residual warmth. Cascade mixed berries across each pear half, creating a vibrant fruity landscape.
- Generously scatter crumbled blue cheese over the berries, leveraging the pears’ lingering heat to create a subtle melting effect. Distribute chopped walnuts for a robust, crunchy texture.
- Conclude the preparation by drizzling honey across the pear landscape, introducing a golden, sweet glaze. Optionally, garnish with delicate thyme sprigs to enhance the aromatic profile.
- Present the baked pears immediately while warm, or allow them to cool to room temperature for a sophisticated dessert experience.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm pears to ensure they hold their shape during baking and don’t turn mushy.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like goat cheese or feta for alternative flavor profiles.
- Toast walnuts briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and create a crunchier texture.
- Adjust honey quantity based on desired sweetness level, using local or raw honey for more depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg