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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries Bliss

This recipe for Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries is a delightful autumn dessert perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 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 pears
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For dotting the pears
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Goat Cheese Creamy type
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Honey Mild variety preferred
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries For compote
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional, to taste
For Garnishing
  • 10 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves Optional for decoration

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your baking dish.
  2. Wash and dry the pears, halve and core them, and place cut-side up in the dish.
  3. Dot each pear half with pieces of butter.
  4. Roast the pears in the oven for approximately 20 minutes until golden.
  5. In a saucepan, combine fresh cranberries and honey over medium heat to create a compote.
  6. Spoon melted goat cheese into each pear half.
  7. Top the filled pears with cranberry compote and drizzle with honey.
  8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Can be made ahead; prep without toppings and bake just before serving.

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