If you're looking for a dessert that is both elegant and easy to make, "Pears with Maple Walnuts and Gorgonzola" fits the bill. This dish combines the sweet flavors of pear and maple syrup with the salty and tangy flavors of gorgonzola cheese and walnuts for a unique and delicious treat. The pears are poached in a mixture of maple syrup, water, and spices until they are tender and caramelized. Then, they are topped with a mixture of crumbled gorgonzola cheese, chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup. The dish can be served warm or at room temperature and makes a perfect ending to any meal.
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PEARS WITH MAPLE WALNUTS AND GORGONZOLA
Gorgonzola dolce, or dolcelatte, is a creamy, slightly sweet blue cheese. Look for it in specialty shops. If you can't find it, try regular Gorgonzola, which will have a richer flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir sugar and salt in a small bowl; set aside. Put butter and maple syrup into a large saute pan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add nuts; toss to coat.
- Transfer nuts to a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar mixture; toss to coat. Toast in oven until fragrant, about 7 minutes. Let nuts cool completely on sheet on a wire rack.
- To serve, arrange candied nuts, pear wedges, and Gorgonzola on a serving platter.
ROASTED ROSEMARY-GORGONZOLA PEARS
Delicious pears roasted with cheese and herbs filling for hot appetizers that are ready in less than an hour!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Cut thin slice from rounded side of pear halves, if necessary, so they'll rest level in pan. In 13x9-inch pan, arrange pear halves, cut sides up. Brush tops of pears with oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper and rosemary.
- Roast uncovered 15 minutes. Fill cored hollow of each pear half with 2 teaspoons cheese. Roast uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer or until pears are tender and cheese is soft. Sprinkle with walnuts. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
GORGONZOLA, PEARS AND WALNUTS ON BAGUETTE
Provided by Ira Freehof
Categories Sandwich Cheese Fruit Nut Bake Back to School Blue Cheese Pear Walnut Fall
Yield Makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut each baguette in half lengthwise and then in half widthwise (you will now have 4 top and 4 bottom slices). Distribute pear slices evenly over the 4 bottom slices of bread. Crumble walnut pieces evenly over the pears. Crumble gorgonzola evenly over the pear-walnut combination. Place top half of bread on each of the bottom halves. Wrap in foil and place in 350°F. oven for 3-5 minutes or until cheese melts.
FRESH PEARS WITH GORGONZOLA, HONEY, AND WALNUTS
For a simple yet sophisticated DIY dessert, serve cut-up fruit alongside cheese, nuts, and a small bowl of honey.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Arrange pears, cheese, walnuts, and a small bowl of honey on a serving board. To serve, smear spears of pear with cheese, walnut, and a drizzle of honey.
GRILLED PEARS WITH GORGONZOLA, WALNUTS & VINAIGRETTE SALAD
An easier version of a Cuisinart recipe. I believe this recipe is as good as the quality of your vinaigrette.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Pears
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Clean and oil your grill grate. Turn on and heat to medium high heat.
- Cut pears in half and scoop out the cores. Slice a piece off the skin side so it will lay flat without rolling. Brush with a light oil (see Recipe #369334). Place pears cut-side down on the grill. Cover and cook until heated through and nice grill marks appear, about 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, toast walnuts in small pan over medium heat on stovetop until toasted, about 5 minutes. Pour walnuts in small bowl and while still warm add gargonzola and mix so cheese melts. Add honey. Stir lightly to incorporate.
- Toss arugula or other greens very lightly with vinaigrette. Divide onto four plates.
- When pears are nicely grilled on cut side turn over and divide gorgonzola mixture among pears. Grill for a couple minutes more. Remove pears and place ½ pear on each of the four plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.3, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 124.6, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 16.2, Protein 3.9
PEARS WITH MAPLE, WALNUTS AND GORGONZOLA
We often serve this after dinner in place of a cheese course. I don't remember for certain, but I think it's a Martha recipe.
Provided by AmandaInOz
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix sugar and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- Saute butter and maple syrup in a large pan, and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat. Add nuts and toss to coat.
- Transfer nuts to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Toss to coat.
- Toast in oven until fragrant, about 7 minutes.
- Let nuts cool completely on sheet.
- To serve, arrange candied nuts, pear wedges and gorgonzola on a serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.3, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 50.2, Sodium 959.5, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 21.6, Protein 17.2
Tips:
- Choose the right pears: Firm, ripe pears are best for this recipe. Bosc or Anjou pears are good choices.
- Roast the walnuts: Roasting the walnuts brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy.
- Use good quality Gorgonzola cheese: A creamy, flavorful Gorgonzola cheese will make all the difference in this dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When roasting the pears, make sure to leave enough space between them so that they can caramelize properly.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the pears are still warm and the Gorgonzola is melted.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Pears with Maple Walnuts and Gorgonzola is a delicious and elegant way to enjoy pears. The pears are roasted until caramelized, then topped with a mixture of maple walnuts and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
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