Honey-Baked Pears with Mascarpone and Toasted Walnuts

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Warm roasted pears drizzled with honey, topped with creamy mascarpone and crunchy toasted walnuts for an elegant dessert. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers ripe pears, honey, mascarpone cheese into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange 2 halved and cored ripe pears cut-side up in a baking dish.
  2. Step 2: Brush the pear halves with 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter and drizzle evenly with 3 tbsp honey.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon over the pears and 1 tbsp lemon juice to brighten flavors.
  4. Step 4: Roast pears for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden, basting once halfway through with honey juices.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, toast 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned.
  6. Step 6: Remove pears from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Spoon 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese evenly over the warm pears.
  8. Step 8: Sprinkle toasted walnuts on top and drizzle with any remaining honey from the pan before serving warm.

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