Baked Pears with Gorgonzola and Honey: Easy, delicious and elegant appetizer for special occasions. You only need 5 ingredients and 20 minutes to make it!
Alongside with baked figs with goat cheese, pears and blue cheese are one of my favorite pairings. I like them raw, like in this easy pears and blue cheese appetizer but this time I tried to bake them and it was also delicious! It's a great and luscious appetizer to serve at parties or dinner dates. I made it several times and it was always a success! Now, when ripe pears are in season, it's especially delicious.
If you are searching for holiday appetizers like this one, make sure to check my delicious vegan mushroom crostini recipe, as well as Georgian eggplant rolls.
I made it for my husband's birthday party this year, and it disappeared really fast! Pairing cheese with fruits is my go-to method to create elegant appetizer recipes for parties. Everybody loves them and they are really easy to make!
These baked pears with gorgonzola combine sweet and savory flavors, melt-in-your-mouth texture and spectacular appearance. Tangy blue cheese, sweet pears with honey, a herby touch of thyme and a little crunch from walnuts... This is an elegant way to serve fruits and cheese, which your guests will surely appreciate!
Best Pears for Baking
The best choice would be ripe but still mildly crisp sweet pears, such as Concorde or Green Anjou.
You don't want to use very ripe and soft pears as they might lose their shape after baking.
How to Make Baked Pears with Gorgonzola and Honey
The recipe is super easy and only requires 10 minutes (+10 minutes baking time) and 5 ingredients.
Start by cutting your pears in halves and scooping the seeds with a teaspoon or a melon baller scoop. Place the halves open-faced on a baking dish and drizzle with liquid honey. Place some sprigs of thyme on top and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the flesh is soft enough when pierced with a fork.
Let cool and place a teaspoon of soft gorgonzola or any other blue cheese into each pear boat. Garnish with walnuts and drizzle with more honey if desired. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serving Options
You can serve these baked pears with cheese both warm and cold. If you don't want your cheese to melt, wait until the pears are cooled down completely before stuffing them with blue cheese. I like when the cheese is slightly melted, so I stuff them when they are still warm.
This easy appetizer pairs well with white wine, such as Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer or Prosecco.
If you are hosting a dinner party, here are some main course suggestions for these roasted pears:
Here is a recipe for my baked pears with gorgonzola and honey. I hope you will enjoy it on your next party or family gathering and will make it over and over again!
Baked Pears with Gorgonzola and Honey
Ingredients
- 3 ripe but not too soft pears, e.g. Concorde or Green Anjou
- 1 tablespoon liquid honey + more to serve
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 6 teaspoons soft blue cheese like gorgonzola
- 6 halves walnuts, to garnish
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C or 390 °F. Cut pears in halves and scoop the seeds with a teaspoon or a melon baller. Place the halves open-faced on a baking dish and drizzle with liquid honey. Place thyme on top and bake for 10 minutes or until the flesh is soft enough when pierced with a fork. Let cool.
- Place a teaspoon of soft gorgonzola or any other blue cheese into each pear boat. Garnish with walnuts and drizzle with more honey if desired. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. You can serve these baked pears both warm and cold. If you don't want your cheese to melt, wait until the pears are cooled down completely before stuffing them with blue cheese. Enjoy!
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Other Appetizer Recipes You'll Love:
- Baked Figs with Goat Cheese
- Goat Cheese Crostini with Rhubarb Chutney
- Pears and Blue Cheese Appetizer
- Roasted Beetroot Hummus with Pita Chips
Veronika says
Loved this, thanks for the recipe Elena! So easy and delicious, and a great combination of textures
Elena Szeliga says
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
AdaTulip says
I've made this pear dish twice and love the fast and easy recipe. It is fresh tasting and the sprig of fresh thyme is inspired and colorful. Great recipe for late autumn and fall.
Lisa says
Love these as a sweet & savory Thanksgiving side
Elena Szeliga says
Thank you Lisa! Happy Thanksgiving!
Denise says
Hi, Elena! These pears look so mouthwatering!
Elena Szeliga says
Thank you, Denise! Glad you like them 🙂
Lee says
These were great for an outdoor birthday party! Thanks for a great way to use pears that are coming like zucchini !
Elena Szeliga says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Lee! 🙂
Caroline says
Any thoughts about serving this as a dessert with a little vanilla ice cream on the side?
Elena Szeliga says
That's a terrific idea Caroline! I would totally go for it
Alia @ Everyday Easy Eats says
Hi Elena - These look fantastic! I love pears so this would be such a great appetizer, although I would probably just eat them all myself if I served them at a party. 🙂 Great photos too!
Elena Szeliga says
Thank you so much, Alia! These are always a hit! I'm planning to make them for Christmas this year 🙂
Steph says
What wine(s) would "pear" well with this? Would you recommend a white or red dessert wine?
Elena Szeliga says
Good question, Steph! I would definitely serve them with white wine, maybe Riesling or Sauternes? Sweetish wines would nicely highlight the flavor of the pears and honey, while balancing the savory cheese flavor. Hope that helps!
Sera says
Im not much of a wine drinker, but I do love my moscato occasionally. If you say a sweet wine goes well, then I'm even more eager to make this recipe.... or is moscato white or rosè too sweet???
Elena Szeliga says
Hi Sera, I think neither moscato nor rosé is too sweet for this recipe! On the contrary, their fruit aroma would nicely enhance the sweet pear flavor. I would say, go ahead and serve these pears with sweet or semi-sweet wines, if you like them! Please let me know how it turned out if you decide to make this recipe. Enjoy!!
Sara | LifesLittleSweets.com says
This is such an elegant and beautiful dessert, sharing this!
Elena Szeliga says
Thank you, Sara! 🙂
Jena l Little Rusted Ladle says
Looks great! Yum!
Elena Szeliga says
Thank you, Jena! 🙂