Baked Pears with Cream Cheese and Walnut Topping
Baked pears are a delicious and elegant dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with a creamy cheese and crunchy walnut topping. This simple yet impressive dish is perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe pears
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and slice the pears in half lengthwise. Remove the cores with a spoon or a melon baller.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped walnuts, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, honey, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until smooth and fully blended.
- Place the pear halves cored-side up in a baking dish.
- Spoon the cream cheese and walnut mixture generously over the top of each pear half, ensuring they are well-covered.
- Bake the pears in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the pears are tender and the topping is slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- You can serve the baked pears warm or at room temperature.
- Drizzle with additional honey or serve with whipped cream for added sweetness.
- Feel free to substitute pecans for walnuts if you prefer.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of yogurt for a creamy contrast.
Notes
You can serve the baked pears warm or at room temperature.
Drizzle with additional honey or serve with whipped cream for added sweetness.
Feel free to substitute pecans for walnuts if you prefer.
This dish pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of yogurt for a creamy contrast.