Description
This delightful recipe for Baked Pears with Brie, Walnuts, and Cranberries combines sweet, savory, and nutty flavors to create a perfect dessert or brunch treat. Featuring tender baked pears filled with creamy brie, crunchy walnuts, and tart cranberries, it’s finished with a drizzle of honey and fresh herbs for an elegant touch that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Pears and Toppings
- 3 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 1 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 4 oz brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
- Extra honey for drizzling
- Fresh mint or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pears.
- Prepare Pears: Halve the pears and carefully scoop out the cores, creating a hollow center. Place the pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish to ready for baking.
- Brush and Season: Lightly brush the pears with melted butter or olive oil, drizzle with honey or maple syrup, and sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the top for sweet-spiced flavor.
- Bake Pears: Bake the pears in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, allowing them to become slightly softened but still hold their shape.
- Add Fillings: Remove the baking dish and gently fill each pear half with cubes of brie cheese, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts for a delicious combination of textures and flavors.
- Finish Baking: Return the filled pears to the oven and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes until the brie has melted and the walnuts are lightly toasted.
- Serve: Drizzle extra honey over the warm pears and garnish with fresh mint or thyme leaves before serving to add freshness and a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
- Use olive oil instead of butter to make the dish dairy-friendly (omit or use vegan cheese instead for vegan).
- Choose ripe but firm pears for best results to avoid mushy texture.
- Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme add an aromatic layer but can be omitted if unavailable.
- This dish is best enjoyed warm but can be served at room temperature as well.
