Description
A delightful and elegant dessert featuring ripe pears baked until tender and topped with creamy goat cheese, fresh cranberries, honey, and a hint of cinnamon. This easy-to-make baked pear recipe combines sweet and tangy flavors with a warm, comforting finish, perfect for cozy evenings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Pears:
- 3 ripe but firm pears (Bartlett or Bosc), halved and cored
Toppings:
- 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pears.
- Prepare Pears: Halve and core the pears carefully, ensuring the seeds are removed but the halves remain intact to hold the filling.
- Make Filling: In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese with honey and ground cinnamon (if using), mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Fill Pears: Spoon the goat cheese mixture generously into the cored centers of each pear half.
- Add Cranberries and Butter: Top each filled pear half with fresh cranberries and dot with small pieces of unsalted butter to enhance richness and flavor during baking.
- Bake: Place the pear halves in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the toppings are bubbly and slightly browned.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven, drizzle with extra honey for added sweetness, and serve warm as a comforting dessert or elegant appetizer.
Notes
- Select pears that are firm but ripe to ensure they hold their shape during baking.
- Ground cinnamon is optional but adds a warm, spicy depth that complements the cranberries and honey.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature depending on preference.
- To make it vegan, substitute goat cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative and use vegan butter or oil.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently warmed before serving.
Keywords: baked pears, goat cheese dessert, honey pears, cranberry dessert, easy baked fruit dessert