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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

Delicious Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

A sophisticated dessert featuring ripe pears, creamy goat cheese, sweet honey, and tart cranberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pears
  • 4 ripe pears Choose pears that yield slightly when pressed.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 4 ounces goat cheese Soften for easy mixing.
  • ¼ cup honey Natural sweetness to balance flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Adds zesty brightness.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Brings warmth to the dish.
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Optional, for added warmth.
For the Toppings
  • ½ cup fresh cranberries Tartness balances sweetness.
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans Optional, for crunch.
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish Optional, for freshness.

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Cut the pears in half and remove the cores; place cut-side up in the baking dish.
  5. Fill each pear half with the goat cheese mixture.
  6. Scatter cranberries over the filled pear halves.
  7. If using, sprinkle nuts over the pears.
  8. Drizzle honey over the tops of the pears.
  9. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  10. Remove foil during the last 5-10 minutes of baking to brown the tops.
  11. Allow pears to cool for a few minutes before serving.
  12. Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pear halfCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Consider pairing with vanilla ice cream.

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