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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

Irresistible Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries are a magical dessert that combines sweet pears, creamy cheese, and tart cranberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Pears

  • 4 medium Ripe pears Choose firm, fresh pears

For the Filling

  • 8 oz Goat cheese Softened
  • 3 tablespoon Honey Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1 cup Fresh cranberries Can use dried for convenience
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice Helps prevent browning
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Adds warmth
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Optional

For the Toppings

  • ½ cup Chopped walnuts or pecans Optional
  • ¼ cup Fresh mint leaves Optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Place halved pears cut-side up in the greased dish.
  • Fill each pear half with the goat cheese mixture.
  • Scatter cranberries over the filled pears.
  • Sprinkle nuts over the pears if using.
  • Drizzle additional honey over the pears.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil in the last 5 to 10 minutes to brown the tops.
  • Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Notes

For a varied experience, customize with different nuts or sauces. Adjust sweetness according to your taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baked pears, easy dessert, fruit dessert, goat cheese dessert, healthy dessert, impressive dessert
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