Baked Pears with Brie, Walnuts, and Cranberries
A delightful dish that combines sweet, savory, and crunchy elements, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 120 g brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 60 g walnuts, roughly chopped
- 50 g dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Brush pear halves with lemon juice and place them cut-side up in the dish.
- Fill the core of each pear with cubes of brie, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
- Drizzle lightly with honey and bake for 15–20 minutes, until pears are tender and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve warm.
Notes
Choose ripe but firm pears for the best texture. Don’t skip the lemon juice; it helps keep the pears from browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg