Caramelized Pears with Blue Cheese
Caramelized Pears with Blue Cheese is a delightful dish that blends sweetness and savory flavors, featuring tender pears roasted to perfection and paired with creamy blue cheese.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
For the Pears
- 3 pieces ripe but firm pears Choose pears that have a slight give when pressed.
- 1 tbsp butter, melted Helps create a golden exterior.
- 1 tbsp honey Adds natural sweetness to the roasted pears.
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled Brings rich, creamy flavor.
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened Makes the filling luscious.
- 1 tbsp honey (for the filling) Additional sweetness.
- 1/2 tsp black pepper Adds a pinch of heat.
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted For crunch.
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze Adds a sweet-tart note.
- 1 tbsp honey (for drizzling) Finishes off the dish with sweetness.
- to taste fresh rosemary sprigs For garnish and aroma.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the pears in half and remove the cores. Brush the cut surfaces with melted butter and honey.
Roasting
- Place the prepared pear halves cut-side-up on a baking sheet. Roast them for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
Making Cheese Filling
- While the pears are roasting, combine blue cheese, softened cream cheese, honey, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Toasting Walnuts
- In a dry sauté pan, toast the chopped walnuts over medium heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Assembly
- Once the pears are done roasting, carefully spoon the creamy cheese mixture into the center of each pear half.
- Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the filled pears, then drizzle with balsamic glaze and honey.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs before serving.
Notes
Choose the right pears like Bosc or Anjou for better roasting. Adjust the sweetness of honey according to taste.