Caramelized pears with cheese
4 servings
10 minutes
Caramelized pears with cheese are an exquisite dessert that combines the delicate sweetness of fruit with the tanginess of blue cheese. Inspired by European gastronomy, this recipe embodies a harmony of flavors: the rich caramel shell of roasted pears reveals their juiciness, while nuts add textural depth. Light notes of cinnamon, rosemary, and paprika add sophistication, turning the dish into a true culinary symphony. It can be served as a finishing touch to a festive dinner or as an elegant appetizer delighting gourmets with an unusual contrast of flavors. Easy to prepare, this dessert surprises with its elegance and richness of sensations.
1
Peel the pears and cut them in half, removing the core.
- Pears: 1 piece
2
In a heated pan, add a couple of tablespoons of sugar and a tablespoon of butter. When the sugar dissolves, add the pears and fry them on both sides until golden.
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Pears: 1 piece
3
Place the pears on a plate, fill the center of each half with a teaspoon of cheese, and add some toasted nuts. Sprinkle with a pinch of rosemary, cinnamon, and sweet paprika or red pepper.
- Soft blue cheese: 2 tablespoons
- Roasted walnuts: 1 tablespoon
- Rosemary: pinch
- Ground cinnamon: pinch
- Sweet paprika: to taste
4
You can add the remaining caramel from the pan on top.
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons