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

Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese Recipe
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Delight in this warm and flavorful dessert featuring baked ripe pears filled with mixed berries, creamy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of honey. Perfect for a cozy brunch or an elegant dessert, these baked pears offer a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a satisfying texture combo.

Ingredients

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Pears

  • 3 ripe pears, halved and cored

Filling & Toppings

  • 1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Additional Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pears evenly and caramelizing the sugars.
  2. Prepare Pears: Arrange the pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish. Lightly brush the exposed pear surfaces with olive oil or melted butter to enhance browning and add richness.
  3. Add Toppings: Spoon the mixed berries into the hollow centers of the pears. Then, sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese evenly over the berries followed by the chopped walnuts for a crunchy texture contrast.
  4. Sweeten & Season: Drizzle honey evenly over the pears to add natural sweetness. Optionally sprinkle cinnamon and a pinch of salt to balance the flavors and elevate the dish.
  5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork and the toppings are lightly caramelized and bubbling.
  6. Serve: Allow the baked pears to cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy this as a comforting dessert or an elegant brunch treat.

Notes

  • Choose pears that are ripe but firm to hold their shape during baking.
  • You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
  • For a vegan version, replace blue cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative and use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • If berries are not in season, frozen mixed berries can be used; just thaw them before baking.
  • This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated gently before serving.

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Keywords: baked pears, berries, honey, walnuts, blue cheese, easy dessert, brunch recipe, autumn dessert

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