Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and savory with Easy Baked Gorgonzola Pears. This elegant dessert features ripe pears stuffed with creamy gorgonzola cheese, topped with crunchy walnuts and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s an intimate dinner or a festive gathering, this dish is both visually stunning and easy to prepare. In just 35 minutes, you can create a gourmet treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for something special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 4 ounces gorgonzola cheese
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve and core the pears, then place them cut side up in a baking dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Fill each pear half generously with crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the cheese-stuffed pears.
- Drizzle honey over each pear half.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pears are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg