Pastry Wrapped Baked Pear with Gorgonzola

Gorgonzola is a famous Italian blue cheese known for its creamy texture and distinctive flavor. It pairs beautifully with the sweetness of baked pears, creating a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors in this dish.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Pastry Wrapped Baked Pear with Gorgonzola

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1140

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Pears
• 1 sheet Puff pastry
• 4 ounce Gorgonzola cheese
• 2 tablespoon Honey
• 2 ounce Walnuts
• 1 piece Egg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Peel the pears and cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the cores.
3. Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 4 equal squares.
4. Place a piece of gorgonzola cheese on each square of pastry.
5. Place a pear half, cut side down, on top of the cheese.
6. Drizzle honey over the pears and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
7. Fold the corners of the pastry squares over the pears, forming a neat package.
8. Beat the egg and brush it over the pastry.
9. Place the pastry-wrapped pears on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
11. Allow the pastries to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 285kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13g20%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 16g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.