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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese & Honey

Tender baked pears filled with creamy goat cheese and drizzled with honey for an elegant sweet-and-savory dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 pear halves
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pears halved and cored
  • 4 oz goat cheese softened
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 2 tbsp walnuts or pecans chopped, optional
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish.
  2. Arrange pear halves cut-side up and drizzle with oil or butter.
  3. Bake 18–22 minutes until tender.
  4. Fill centers with goat cheese and drizzle with honey.
  5. Top with nuts, herbs, salt, and pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.