Baked Pears with Honey, Walnuts and Goat Cheese
The following recipe and photography was provided by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina.
These baked pears with honey, walnuts and goat cheese are a show-stopping dessert for the holiday season!
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Despite their impressive presentation, these stuffed fruity treats are incredibly easy to make and require only six ingredients! Make these for a sweet and savory post-dinner dessert, or when you’re entertaining.
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Baked Pears with Honey, Walnuts and Goat Cheese
Cook time: 30min Prep time: 10min Total time: 40min
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Heinen's unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 Bartlett pears
- 1 4 oz. package Heinen’s crumbled goat cheese
- 1 Tbsp. Heinen’s honey, plus more for serving
- Heinen’s organic cinnamon, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
- Slice the pears in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and core, scooping out enough of the pear to add the filling.
- Combine the toasted walnuts, goat cheese and honey in a small bowl. Stir well. Add a scoop of the goat cheese mixture to the cored pears.
- Bake the pears on a lined baking sheet for 30 minutes. Drizzle with additional honey and cinnamon and serve.