Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries
Baked pears with goat cheese, honey, and cranberries create a delightful blend of flavors that will warm your heart on a chilly evening. The tender, sweet pears are complemented by creamy goat cheese and tart cranberries, all drizzled with golden honey. Whether served as an elegant appetizer or a cozy dessert, this dish is sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Bosc or Anjou pears
- 1 cup creamy goat cheese
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts (optional), toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Halve and core the pears, placing them cut-side up in the dish.
- Stuff each pear half with goat cheese and sprinkle cranberries on top.
- Drizzle honey generously over the stuffed pears.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pears are tender yet maintain their shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For variety, substitute goat cheese with blue cheese or feta. Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch. A drizzle of balsamic glaze can enhance the sweetness.