Warm Baked Pear with Berries, Walnuts & Blue Cheese

A delightful dessert featuring warm baked pears topped with a mix of berries, walnuts, and blue cheese for a cozy, indulgent treat.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

For the Pears

2 pieces ripe but firm pears (bartlett or anjou) Choose pears that are ripe but not mushy.

For the Toppings

1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries) Use whatever mixed berries you have on hand.
1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped Other nuts can be substituted if desired.
1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled Substitute goat cheese if preferred.
2 tablespoons honey Add more for extra sweetness if desired.
2 tablespoons butter, melted Used to mix with the toppings.
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon A cozy seasoning for the dessert.

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds using a spoon. Place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the mixed berries, chopped walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, melted butter, honey, and cinnamon.

Baking

Spoon the berry mixture generously into the hollows of each pear half.
Drizzle a bit of honey over the pears and place the baking dish in the oven.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the mixture is bubbling.
Serve warm, possibly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave for a delicious treat.