Name: Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese and Pistachios – Sweet, Savory & Simple
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Ingredients: 4 ripe pears, halved and cored (about 600 g); 100 g blue cheese, crumbled; 50 g shelled pistachios, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons honey (30 ml); 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml); Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional, 5 g)

Description

Roasted pears with blue cheese and pistachios are the ultimate sweet-savory combo. Tender roasted pears, creamy melted cheese, crunchy pistachios, and a drizzle of honey—simple ingredients that come together in an elegant dish. Perfect as an appetizer, side, or light dessert.

Ingredients

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4 ripe pears, halved and cored (about 600 g)
100 g blue cheese, crumbled
50 g shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons honey (30 ml)
1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional, 5 g)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the cores. Place cut-side up on the baking sheet.
Brush lightly with olive oil.
Roast pears for 20–25 minutes, until tender but not mushy.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with blue cheese and pistachios.
Return to oven for 5 minutes, until the cheese softens slightly.
Drizzle with honey, garnish with thyme, and serve warm.