Description
These Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries are a simple yet elegant dish — tender roasted pears filled with tangy goat cheese, sweet honey, and tart cranberries, finished with toasted nuts and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
4 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou)
1 tbsp olive oil
4 oz goat cheese, softened
2 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
1 tbsp fresh thyme or rosemary leaves (optional)
Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the cores with a spoon to create a small well in each half.
3. Brush the cut sides of the pears with olive oil and place them cut-side up in the baking dish.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, until the pears begin to soften.
5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix goat cheese, 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of salt until creamy.
6. Remove the pears from the oven and fill each center with a spoonful of the goat cheese mixture.
7. Top with dried cranberries and sprinkle with toasted nuts.
8. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is warmed and slightly golden.
9. Drizzle with remaining honey, sprinkle with fresh thyme or rosemary, and finish with a pinch of black pepper.
10. Serve warm as an appetizer, side, or light dessert.
Notes
For extra richness, drizzle with a little balsamic glaze before serving.
Substitute blue cheese for a bolder flavor or ricotta for a milder one.
Perfect paired with a glass of white wine or served over greens for a savory salad twist.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: baked pears, goat cheese appetizer, honey pears, cranberry pear recipe, holiday appetizer, roasted fruit