Baked Pears with Gorgonzola, Walnuts, and Honey
Recipe Courtesy of Homemade
Sweet roasted pears become silky and caramelized, then filled with melty gorgonzola, toasted walnuts, and rosemary. Finished with honey and served warm alongside crostini and charcuterie, this dish feels luxurious but comes together easily.
Serves 6-8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Wine Pairing
Pair this dish with Columbia Valley Chateau Ste. Michelle Pinot Gris.
Ingredients
For the pears:
- 4 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou), halved and cored
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 lemon
- 4–5 oz gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1–2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2–3 Tbsp honey, for drizzling
For board:
- Assorted Crackers
- Crostini or sliced baguette
- Prosciutto or salami
- Brie wheel
- Fresh fruit (such as grapes, figs, apple slices)
- Small bowl of honey for extra drizzling
- Optional: olives, cornichons, mild mustard
Directions
- Prepare pears: Preheat to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Arrange pear halves cut-side up. If needed, scoop slightly deeper to create a small cavity. Drizzle the pears with olive oil and season lightly with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- First roast: Roast pears for 15–18 minutes, until just beginning to soften.
- Fill and melt: Remove pears from the oven and fill each cavity with gorgonzola, walnuts, and rosemary. Return to the oven and bake for another 8–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the pears are tender.
- Assemble: Transfer to a large serving board or tray and drizzle pears with honey. Serve warm alongside the other charcuterie toppings displayed on the board. Remember to include serving utensils for guests to gently cut the roasted pears and place pear on the sliced baguette.