Description
Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries are a delightful fusion of flavors that elevate any dining experience. These elegant treats feature juicy pears baked to perfection, filled with creamy goat cheese, and topped with tart cranberries and a drizzle of honey. Ideal for holiday gatherings or as a light dessert after dinner, this recipe is both visually stunning and incredibly easy to prepare. The combination of sweet and savory notes makes each bite a taste sensation that guests will love. Perfectly versatile, they can be served warm as an appetizer, alongside roasted meats as a side dish, or chilled with ice cream for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve the pears lengthwise, scoop out the cores, and trim the bottoms for stability.
- Place pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish; top each with butter.
- Roast for 20 minutes until tender and golden.
- Simmer cranberries with honey in a saucepan over low heat until they burst.
- Fill each pear half with goat cheese, spoon cranberry mixture on top, and drizzle with honey.
- Garnish with mint leaves if desired; serve warm or slightly chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (85g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg