Baked Gorgonzola Pears
Delicious baked pears stuffed with rich Gorgonzola cheese, nuts, and honey, creating a perfect harmony of sweet and savory.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc)
- 50g walnuts or pecans (coarsely chopped)
- 50g honey
- 150g Gorgonzola cheese (or another blue cheese)
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully cut the tops off the pears to create an opening and scoop out a bit of the flesh.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, chopped nuts, and honey.
- Fill each pear with the Gorgonzola mixture.
- Place the stuffed pears in a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/baked-gorgonzola-pears/
