Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries
Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This elegant dish features tender roasted pears stuffed with creamy goat cheese, topped with tangy cranberries, and finished with a drizzle of honey. Ideal for any occasion—from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings—this recipe is both simple and sophisticated. With just a few wholesome ingredients, you can create a warm and inviting treat that will impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth. Enjoy these baked pears warm as an appetizer or let them chill for a refreshing dessert option!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), halved and cored
- 3 oz goat cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tbsp honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the cores. Trim bottoms if necessary for stability.
- Arrange pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish and add a pat of butter to each.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- While pears are roasting, simmer cranberries with honey in a saucepan until they burst and form a sauce.
- Once pears are done, fill each half with goat cheese.
- Spoon cranberry mixture over the filled pears and drizzle with extra honey.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired, then serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (85g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg