Description
These Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese are an elegant yet effortless appetizer that will truly wow your guests. Juicy pears are roasted until caramelized, then topped with creamy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of honey — the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory!
Ingredients
3 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey (plus more for drizzling)
1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of salt
3 oz blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
Fresh thyme or rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Brush pear halves with olive oil and place cut side up on the prepared sheet.
3. Drizzle lightly with honey, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and dust with cinnamon if using.
4. Roast for 20–25 minutes, until the pears are tender and lightly caramelized.
5. Remove from the oven and immediately top each pear with crumbled blue cheese.
6. Return to the oven for 2–3 minutes, just until the cheese begins to soften.
7. Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with toasted walnuts, and drizzle with more honey.
8. Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary and serve warm.
Notes
Substitute blue cheese with goat cheese for a milder flavor.
These pears pair beautifully with sparkling wine or a crisp white.
Serve them on crostini or atop greens for a gourmet salad starter.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pear
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: roasted pears, blue cheese appetizer, holiday hors d'oeuvres, sweet and savory pears