Description
Oven-Roasted Pears with a Bold Blue Cheese Twist is an exquisite dish that balances sweet and savory flavors. Juicy pears caramelize in the oven, while creamy blue cheese adds a tangy richness, making this recipe perfect for both appetizers and desserts. Drizzled with honey and garnished with fresh thyme, these roasted pears create a warm, inviting aroma that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou)
- 4 oz crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Wash and slice pears lengthwise; remove cores.
- Place pear halves cut-side up in the baking dish; drizzle with olive oil and honey.
- Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese over each half.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg