Description
These baked pears with goat cheese, honey, and cranberries are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The pears are filled with creamy goat cheese, tart cranberries, and drizzled with honey for a perfect dessert or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 375°F.
- Prepare the pears: Place the pear halves on a baking dish.
- Fill the pears: Divide the goat cheese and cranberries among the pear halves.
- Drizzle with honey: Drizzle honey over the filled pears.
- Bake: Bake for about 20-25 minutes until the pears are tender.
- Serve: Sprinkle with ground cinnamon if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Try different types of cheese like blue cheese or gorgonzola for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg