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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

A delightful dessert featuring sweet baked pears topped with creamy goat cheese, drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with tart cranberries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pears
  • 4 medium ripe pears Bartlett or Bosc work well
Toppings
  • 4 oz goat cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup honey for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional

Method
 

Prepare the Pears
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the pears in half and remove the cores.
  2. Place the pear halves cut side up in a baking dish.
Add Toppings
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese, dried cranberries, and cinnamon (if using).
  2. Spoon the goat cheese mixture into the hollowed-out centers of the pear halves.
  3. Drizzle honey over the stuffed pears.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the pears are tender.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve
  1. Garnish with chopped walnuts if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These baked pears can be served as a warm dessert or a sophisticated appetizer.

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