Description
Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries is a delightful dish that beautifully harmonizes sweet and savory flavors. Tender roasted pears cradle creamy goat cheese, topped with a luscious cranberry-honey sauce, making this dish perfect for any occasion—from elegant appetizers to light desserts. In just under 30 minutes, you can impress your guests with this visually stunning and delicious treat that’s both healthy and indulgent. The vibrant colors and rich flavors ensure that each bite is memorable, making these baked pears a must-try recipe for gatherings or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the cores. Trim bottoms if needed for stability.
- Place pear halves in a baking dish with butter on top of each half.
- Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes until fork-tender and golden brown.
- In a saucepan over low heat, simmer cranberries with honey until they burst slightly.
- Remove pears from the oven and fill each half with goat cheese.
- Top with the cranberry mixture and drizzle with additional honey.
- Garnish with mint leaves or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg