Honey-Roasted Pears Stuffed with Blue Cheese, Berries & Pomegranate, topped with balsamic glaze, walnuts, and fresh mint. 🍐💙🫐✨

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Honey-Roasted Stuffed Pears with Blue Cheese, Berries & Balsamic Drizzle

⭐ Servings: 3–4 pears

⭐ Prep Time: 10 min

⭐ Cook Time: 20–25 min

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📝 Ingredients

For the Pears
• 🍐 3–4 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Bartlett)
• 🍯 2 tbsp honey
• 🧈 1 tbsp melted butter
• 🌿 ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 🧂 Pinch of salt

For the Filling
• 🧀 ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (or gorgonzola)
• 🫐 ½ cup blueberries
• 🖤 ½ cup blackberries
• ❤️ ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
• 🌿 Fresh mint leaves

Toppings
• 🍯 Extra honey (optional)
• 🥜 Walnuts (toasted)
• 🍇 Balsamic glaze or reduction
• ✨ Fresh cracked black pepper (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Pears
1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Cut pears in half and scoop out the core with a spoon, creating a small “cup.”
3. Place pears cut-side up on a baking tray.
4. Mix melted butter + honey + cinnamon + salt and brush onto pears.

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2️⃣ Roast

Bake for 20–25 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized on the edges.

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3️⃣ Assemble the Filling

Once pears are warm but not too hot:
1. Add a spoonful of blue cheese into each hollow.
2. Top with blueberries, blackberries, and pomegranate seeds.
3. Add a few fresh mint leaves.

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4️⃣ Add the Finishing Touches
• Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze.
• Add toasted walnuts around the plate.
• Add extra honey if you want more sweetness.
• Finish with a pinch of black pepper (optional but amazing with pears + blue cheese).

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✨ Serve With
• Hot coffee or espresso
• Sparkling water
• Dessert wine (optional)