Description

Elegant Warm Baked Pears with Blue Cheese and Honey Drizzle is a sophisticated yet simple dish that combines the sweetness of ripe pears, the bold tang of blue cheese, and the rich warmth of honey. Perfect as an appetizer or a light dessert, this gluten-free baked pear recipe offers a beautiful balance of flavors and textures. Whether served at dinner parties or cozy nights in, this recipe will impress.

Ingredients

2 ripe pears

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)

1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cut the pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and core with a melon baller or spoon. Trim the bottoms slightly to help them lay flat.

3. Brush each pear half with lemon juice to prevent browning.

4. Optional: Dot each pear with a small piece of butter for added richness.

5. Place pears cut-side up in a baking dish. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until fork-tender but still intact.

6. Remove pears from the oven. Fill each hollowed center with crumbled blue cheese.

7. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes to soften and melt the cheese slightly.

8. Drizzle each warm pear half generously with honey.

9. Top with chopped walnuts if using, and serve immediately.

Notes

Choose Bosc or Anjou pears for best baking results—they hold their shape beautifully.

To mellow out the blue cheese, mix it with a little cream cheese before filling.

Want a touch more flavor? Add a light sprinkle of black pepper or thyme before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer or Light Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pear half
Calories: 180
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg