Roasted Pears with Gorgonzola Cream |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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When you can't decide if you're craving savory or sweet, top roasted pears with Gorgonzola cream, cinnamon, and honey to satisfy both cravings. Ingredients:
3 large ripe bosc pears, peeled and halved |
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted |
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
3 ounces gorgonzola cheese, softened |
2 tablespoons whipping cream |
1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped |
ground cinnamon |
honey |
Directions:
1. Scoop out core from each pear half with a melon baller, leaving at least a 1 -thick shell. Slice about 1/4 from rounded sides to make pear halves sit flat, if necessary. Brush cut side of each pear half with melted butter, and place, cored side up, on a greased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 15 minutes.
2. Process cheeses and whipping cream in a food processor until creamy. Spoon mixture into center of each warm pear half. Broil pears 3 from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Place pears on serving plates. Sprinkle with walnuts. Sprinkle very lightly with cinnamon, and drizzle with honey. Serve warm.
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