Baked Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts & Honey
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 120 g blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Roquefort)
- ½ cup walnuts
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary leaves
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Cut the pears in half and remove the cores.
- Brush the pears with melted butter.
- Place them on a baking tray and bake for 15–20 minutes until slightly tender.
- Remove from the oven and fill each pear with blue cheese.
- Top with walnuts and drizzle with honey.
- Return to the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese softens.
- Sprinkle with rosemary and a little black pepper.
- Serve warm with an extra drizzle of honey.
Description
Sweet roasted pears filled with creamy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and fragrant rosemary, finished with golden honey. This elegant appetizer perfectly balances sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy flavors.
