Description
Looking for a quick appetizer that feels fancy but is incredibly simple to make? These Easy Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts & Honey hit every note—sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy. Perfect for dinner parties, holiday menus, or when you want something unique, this dish brings together bold flavors with very little effort. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe, elegant food ideas, or healthy snack options, this one belongs in your collection of dinner ideas and breakfast ideas alike.
Ingredients
2 ripe yet firm pears
2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp melted butter
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Wash and halve the pears lengthwise, scooping out the cores and seeds.
3. Trim a bit off the bottom of each pear half to make them sit flat.
4. Brush the pears with melted butter and sprinkle with a small pinch of salt.
5. Roast the pears cut-side up for 20 minutes or until slightly softened.
6. Remove from the oven, add crumbled blue cheese to the centers, and top with chopped walnuts.
7. Return to the oven and roast for another 8–10 minutes until the cheese starts to melt.
8. Drizzle the warm pears with honey right before serving.
9. Optionally garnish with a small sprig of fresh thyme.
10. Serve warm with crusty bread or salad.
Notes
Use firm pears like Bosc or Anjou for best roasting results.
Toast the walnuts beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor.
Add the cheese only in the last 10 minutes to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: easy appetizer, pear recipe, holiday recipe, blue cheese, honey, walnuts, quick dinner, food ideas