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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese

Elegant Baked Pears with Goat Cheese for a Cozy Treat

Baked Pears with Goat Cheese are an elegant dessert that blends sweet pears with creamy goat cheese, tart cranberries, and honey, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pears
  • 4 pieces Pears (Bartlett or Bosc) ripe but firm
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Goat Cheese or vegan cheese for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries or dried cranberries rehydrated
  • 3 tablespoons Honey mild honey like clover or wildflower
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon optional
  • 1/4 cup Mint Leaves optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Carefully halve and core your pears, making sure they can sit flat on the cut side.
  3. Place the pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish, dotting with small pieces of butter.
  4. Roast the pears in the oven for about 20 minutes until fork-tender and golden brown.
  5. Simmer fresh cranberries with honey over medium heat until they burst and soften, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Fill the pear cavities with goat cheese once roasted.
  7. Top with the warm cranberry compote and drizzle with honey.
  8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Choose ripe but firm pears and monitor roasting time for perfect texture. This dish can be prepared ahead and reheated before serving.

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