Description
Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries are a perfect blend of sweet and savory that create an elegant dish suitable for any occasion. This delightful recipe features tender roasted pears filled with creamy goat cheese, topped with tart cranberries simmered in honey. Whether served as an appetizer at holiday gatherings or a light dessert, these baked pears are visually stunning and bursting with flavor. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can impress your guests in under 30 minutes. Enjoy the warmth and coziness of this gourmet dish that is sure to satisfy any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe but firm 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: 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the cores; trim bottoms if needed.
- Place pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish; add a pat of butter on each half.
- Roast for about 20 minutes until fork-tender and golden.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine cranberries with honey; simmer until cranberries burst slightly.
- Fill each pear half generously with goat cheese after cooling slightly.
- Top with cranberry mixture and drizzle additional honey.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (105g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg