Baked Pear with Gorgonzola and Walnuts

Name: Baked Pear with Gorgonzola and Walnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 pears (ripe); 40 g of gorgonzola (crumbled); 4 halves of walnuts; 1 tsp of honey; 1 pinch of black pepper (ground); a few sprigs of thyme (fresh)

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This oven-roasted pear is topped with Gorgonzola and walnuts. 🍐 It is a bold sweet-salty dish, perfect as a starter or at the end of a meal.

Total time: 30 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.50

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 6

servings

Estimated cost €3.00

Equipment

Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Oven
Spoon
Knife

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 350 °F.

Wash the pears, then cut them in half lengthwise. Gently remove the core and seeds with a spoon.
Arrange the pears cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place a piece of Gorgonzola in the center of each pear.
Add a walnut half on top of the cheese.
Season lightly with black pepper and add thyme and a drizzle of honey if you like.
Bake for about , until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Serve warm as a starter or an indulgent appetizer.

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For dessert

Chocolate Mendiants

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To drink

Cranberry Orange Cocktail

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

210kcal

Protein5 g10%
Carbs22 g43%
Fat11 g48%
Fiber3 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

Add a touch of honey or maple syrup 🍯 right before serving: the sweet-salty contrast will elevate the flavor of the Gorgonzola and add an irresistible caramelized note ✨🍐.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

The pears become very watery and soft, and the Gorgonzola loses its creamy texture after thawing.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2 to 3 days max in an airtight container in the fridge. The Gorgonzola may harden slightly.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Prepare the pears (cut), chop the walnuts, portion the Gorgonzola and honey separately. Assemble and bake just before serving for the best texture.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven (160°C, 5-8 min) or microwave (low power, 1-2 min) to reheat gently. The texture of the pears may be slightly altered.

Variations

Add a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme.
Serve as a starter or an indulgent appetizer.
Season with a pinch of black pepper.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting to remove the core and seeds: scoop them out with a spoon.
Overbaking: 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Placing the pears skin side up: place the flesh side up.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make roasted pears with Gorgonzola?

Halve the pears, remove the cores, place them cut side up on a baking sheet, top with Gorgonzola and a walnut half, add pepper, thyme and honey, then bake for 20 minutes at 180 °C.

Which pears should you choose?

Choose ripe pears. Wash them and cut them in half lengthwise, then gently remove the core and seeds with a spoon.

How do you serve this pear?

Serve the pear halves warm as a starter or an indulgent appetizer. It is a bold sweet-salty dish, also enjoyed at the end of a meal, with the melted Gorgonzola, walnut, honey and thyme.

How long should you bake it?

Bake for about 20 minutes at 180 °C, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden. Use 40 g of crumbled Gorgonzola for 2 pears.