Baked Pears with Gorgonzola and Honey
Warm baked pears filled with creamy gorgonzola, topped with walnuts, thyme, and drizzled with honey. A simple yet elegant appetizer or light dessert that balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 35–40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 ripe but firm pears (e.g., Concorde or Green Anjou)
1 tablespoon liquid honey, plus more for serving
4 sprigs fresh thyme
6 teaspoons soft blue cheese (such as gorgonzola)
6 walnut halves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash pears, cut them in half lengthwise, and scoop out the cores.
- Arrange pear halves cut side up in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with honey and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Tuck a thyme sprig beside each pear half.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until pears are tender but hold their shape.
- Remove from oven and fill each hollow with 1 teaspoon gorgonzola.
- Top with a walnut half and return to oven for 3–4 minutes, until cheese softens.
- Drizzle with extra honey before serving warm.
Notes
Substitute gorgonzola with goat cheese for a milder taste.
Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving for extra depth.
Serve with prosciutto on the side for a savory twist.
Replace walnuts with pecans, hazelnuts, or almonds if desired.
Brush cut pears with lemon juice to prevent browning if prepping ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half with toppings
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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