Baked Pears with Goat Cheese Honey and Cranberries
Baked Pears with Goat Cheese Honey and Cranberries makes a beautiful, simple starter that fits right into holiday menus. The combination of warm pears, creamy goat cheese, tart cranberries, and a honey glaze is inviting and looks great on the plate.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Knife
- Spoon
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 Pears ripe but firm, Bosc or Anjou suggested
- 200 g Goat cheese soft for easy spooning
- 60 ml Honey for drizzling
- 100 g Cranberries fresh or dried
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C.
- Rinse the pears, then slice them in half and carefully core them, leaving a small cavity for filling.
- Spoon in generous amounts of goat cheese, sprinkle in a few cranberries, and drizzle with honey.
- Place the pears cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15–20 minutes, until the pears are tender and the cheese is melting and caramelizing.
- Let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- If desired, broil for 1–2 minutes for extra shine, but watch closely to prevent burning.
Notes
Tip: Avoid using overripe or overly firm pears for the best texture, and don’t skip the parchment paper.