Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries
Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries are a delightful fusion of flavors that elevate any meal. The sweetness of perfectly roasted pears melds beautifully with creamy goat cheese and tart cranberries, all enhanced by a drizzle of honey. This dish is not only visually appealing but also versatile enough to serve as an elegant appetizer, a light dessert, or a festive side dish for gatherings. With minimal preparation time and simple ingredients, these baked pears are sure to impress your guests while satisfying your taste buds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe firm pears (Bartlett or Bosc), halved and cored
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 oz goat cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tbsp honey (plus more for drizzling)
- Ground cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve and core the pears, then trim bottoms for stability.
- Place pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish and top each with a small pat of butter.
- Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender.
- Simmer cranberries with honey in a saucepan over low heat until they burst slightly.
- Fill each roasted pear half with goat cheese and top with the cranberry mixture.
- Drizzle additional honey on top, garnish as desired, and serve warm or slightly chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg