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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

Delicious Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

Experience the delightful flavors of Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries in this elegant dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pears
  • 4 pieces Pears Ripe but firm varieties like Bartlett or Bosc
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter To help caramelize and add richness
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Goat Cheese Creamy and tangy
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Provides burst of tartness
For Drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Enhances sweetness
For Optional Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint Leaves Adds color and freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon For added warmth

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • saucepan

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Halve and core the pears, placing them cut-side up in a baking dish.
  3. Dot each pear half with small pieces of unsalted butter.
  4. Roast the pears in the oven for about 20 minutes until golden and fork-tender.
  5. While pears are roasting, combine fresh cranberries and honey in a saucepan over medium heat and simmer until cranberries burst, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Fill each pear cavity with goat cheese after they finish roasting.
  7. Top the goat cheese with the cranberry compote.
  8. Drizzle honey over the filled pears and garnish with cinnamon and mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pear halfCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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