Description
Delicious baked pears stuffed with creamy goat cheese, drizzled with honey, and topped with cranberries and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou work best)
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the core with a spoon or melon baller to create a well. Arrange pear halves cut side up in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine goat cheese and 2 tablespoons honey until smooth. Spoon the mixture into the center of each pear half.
- Sprinkle cranberries and chopped nuts on top of the cheese. Dust with cinnamon if using.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until pears are tender but not mushy.
- Drizzle with more honey before serving. Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme for a festive touch.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try using pecans instead of walnuts.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries, Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey & Pecans