Baked Pears and Cheese with Blueberries
This Baked Pears and Cheese with Blueberries recipe is an elegant and unique dessert. Pears and mozzarella cheese are baked in the oven with a sprinkle of rosemary and topped with blueberries. Hot out of the oven, honey is drizzled on top for a savory and sweet treat!
Fall has arrived here in New England brining cool, crisp mornings and chilly evenings. I love this time of year! One of my favorite things about Autumn, besides the beautiful foliage is the seasonal produce available, like fresh pears.
I love adding fresh sliced pears to Charcuterie Boards because they pair well with nuts, cheeses and other fruits. I also enjoy making desserts with pears. The other night I decided to create a pear dessert inspired by foods they go well with on a Charcuterie Platter. What did I come up with? This delicious Baked Pears and Cheese with Blueberries recipe!
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What do I need to make the Baked Pears and Cheese with Blueberries?
This sweet and savory dessert is very easy to prepare with just five ingredients. Here is what you will need:
- Pears
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Blueberries
- Honey
- Rosemary
Kitchen Items Needed:
How do I make the Baked Pears and Cheese?
This pear dessert is so simple to make that I know I will have it on repeat for the rest of the fall season! It comes together in a few simple steps.
Step 1: Preheheat Oven and Prepare Pears Ingredients
First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, cut the pears in half lengthwise and remove any seeds that you can. Dice up the mozzarella in ½ inch cubes. Place ingredients in a heavy cast iron skillet.
Step 2: Bake and add blueberries and rosemary
Bake pears and mozzarella cheese at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and add blueberries. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary. Place back in the oven for 5 more minutes, until pears soften and cheese is melted.
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Step 3: Drizzle with honey and enjoy!
Once the cheese has melted and the pears have slightly browned, remove from the oven. Place cast iron skillet on a wire rack. Drizzle pears with honey and enjoy warm!
How do I serve this sweet and savory dessert?
I like to serve them warm all by themselves. However, they could also be served with a side of ice cream or topped with a dab of whipped cream adding extra sweetness to this fall inspired dessert.
Can I use a different kind of cheese in this pear recipe?
Yes, there are a variety of different kinds of cheeses that you could experiment with in this recipe.I love the possibilities with this dish! Here are a few pear and cheese pairing suggestions I have in mind:
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Blue Cheese
- Gorgonzola Cheese
- Smoked Gouda
Keep in mind that baking times will vary based on cheese consistency. The sharp cheddar cheese and smoked gouda can be cut into chunks and prepared similar to this recipe. However, the blue cheese or gorgonzola cheese would be best crumbled and sprinkled on the pears during the last 5 minutes of baking.
What other fruit can I use in this Fall Recipe?
This sweet and savory dish has so many possibilities. I chose to add blueberries because that is what I had on hand, but there are so many variations. Blackberries, raspberries and cherries would be great options! Dried fruit like apricots, cranberries or raisins would also work.
So Tell Me...
What is your favorite thing about Fall? Do you enjoy baking and cooking with the produce at this time of year? Have you ever made a sweet and savory dessert like this Baked Pears and Cheese with Blueberries recipe?
Thank you so much for stopping by! As always, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a great week!
Baked Pears and Cheese with Blueberries
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pears cut in half
- 1 ½ cup mozzarella cheese cut in cubes
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut pears in half and dice up mozzarella into ½ inch cubes.
- Place pears and mozzarella in a heavy cast iron skillet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with blueberries and rosemary.
- Place back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with honey.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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