Description
Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries is a delightful dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of roasted pears with the tanginess of goat cheese and tart cranberries. This elegant yet simple recipe makes for an impressive appetizer or a light dessert, ideal for any occasion. The creamy goat cheese melts beautifully into the warm pears, while a drizzle of honey adds just the right amount of sweetness. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, these baked pears will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe but firm 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
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the cores.
- Place pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish; add a pat of butter to each half.
- Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a saucepan, simmer cranberries with honey over low heat until they burst.
- Remove pears from the oven; fill each half with goat cheese.
- Top with simmered cranberries and drizzle with additional honey.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and optional cinnamon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg