Description
Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries is an elegant yet simple dish that brings warmth and sophistication to any table. This delightful recipe features ripe pears stuffed with creamy goat cheese, topped with tart cranberries and a drizzle of honey. Perfect as an appetizer for gatherings or as a light dessert, these baked pears are not only visually stunning but also incredibly flavorful. With just 30 minutes of preparation and cooking time, impressing your guests has never been easier.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc)
- 3 oz goat cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tbsp honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- optional: ground cinnamon and fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve and core the pears, then place them cut-side up in a baking dish with a pat of butter on each half.
- Roast for about 20 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, simmer cranberries with honey in a saucepan until they burst and form a thick sauce.
- Once the pears are done, fill them with goat cheese, top with cranberry mixture, drizzle with extra honey, and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (85g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg