An Elegant Appetizer with Minimal Effort
Looking for an appetizer that wows your guests without making you break a sweat? These baked pears with creamy blue cheese strike the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and sophisticated. They’re ready in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for everything from holiday feasts to cozy date nights at home.
The natural sweetness of ripe pears pairs beautifully with tangy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of golden honey. Finished with a hint of thyme and cracked black pepper, this dish delivers a refined flavor combo with every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Vegetarian & gluten-free
- Prep in just 5 minutes
- Perfect for entertaining or weeknight elegance
- Gorgeous presentation with minimal ingredients
Ideal Pairings
Serve these pears with a glass of crisp white wine or sparkling rosé. They also make an excellent addition to cheese boards or served alongside roasted meats.
PrintBaked Pears with Blue Cheese
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Elegant, easy, and irresistible – these baked pears with creamy blue cheese are the perfect sweet and savory appetizer. Ready in under 30 minutes and ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
2 ripe pears, halved and cored
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
2 tbsp honey
Fresh thyme sprigs
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Halve and core the pears, then place them cut side up in the dish.
3. Spoon crumbled blue cheese into each pear’s center.
4. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and a touch of black pepper.
5. Drizzle each pear with honey and add fresh thyme sprigs on top.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until pears are tender and cheese is slightly melted.
7. Serve warm with extra honey if desired.
Notes
Choose ripe but firm pears like Bosc or Anjou for best texture.
Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra tang.
Pairs beautifully with a glass of chilled white wine or sparkling rosé.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Final Thoughts
This simple yet elegant baked pear recipe brings gourmet flavors to your table with little effort. If you’re looking to impress with minimal stress, baked pears with blue cheese are a must-try. They’re naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and packed with flavor.
