Description
Sweet, savory, and irresistibly gooey! These baked pears are stuffed with creamy brie, crunchy walnuts, and tart cranberries, drizzled with honey, and garnished with thyme. Perfect as an elegant appetizer, light dessert, or holiday treat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe makes you look like a gourmet chef without the fuss.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored (about 600 g)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
- 120 g brie cheese, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)
- 60 g walnuts, roughly chopped (½ cup)
- 50 g dried cranberries (⅓ cup)
- 2 tablespoons honey (30 ml)
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Brush pear halves with lemon juice to prevent browning and place them cut-side up in the dish.
Fill each pear with brie cubes, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
Drizzle lightly with honey.
Bake 15–20 minutes until pears are tender and cheese is melted.
Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve warm.
Notes
Choose firm pears like Bosc or Anjou for best results.
Try pecans instead of walnuts or goat cheese instead of brie for a different flavor profile.
Serve immediately for melty brie; leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International / Modern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg