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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries is an elegant dessert combining sweet and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pears
  • 4 pieces Pears, ripe but firm (like Bosc or Anjou)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Essential for brightening flavors
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Goat Cheese Creamy filling, alternatives like cream cheese or ricotta can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Enhances sweetness; consider agave syrup for lower sugar
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cranberries Fresh or dried can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses warmth; optional nutmeg for extra spice
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans Optional for added crunch
  • 4 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves Optional but recommended for garnish

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fork
  • spatula
  • small spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, honey, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Slice pears in half lengthwise and remove the core.
  5. Fill each pear half with the goat cheese mixture.
  6. Scatter cranberries over the tops of stuffed pear halves.
  7. Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top, if desired.
  8. Drizzle honey over the tops of the pears.
  9. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil for the last 5-10 minutes to brown the tops.
  11. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with ice cream or yogurt for a delightful contrast of temperatures.

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