Description
A delightful warm dessert featuring ripe pears topped with creamy brie, crunchy walnuts, and sweet-tart cranberries, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 4 ounces brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Arrange pear halves cut-side up in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine brie cubes, walnuts, and cranberries. Spoon mixture into the pear cavities.
- Drizzle honey and melted butter over each pear. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until pears are tender and brie is melted slightly.
- Serve warm, optionally with additional honey drizzle or ice cream.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a sweeter version, add more honey or a sprinkle of brown sugar before baking. Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or almonds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American