Description
Baked pears with cream cheese and walnut delight bring Mediterranean elegance to your dessert table. Warm spices and creamy filling create a luxurious experience that melts in your mouth, inviting you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60 grams) walnuts, finely chopped
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Garnish:
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a ceramic baking dish with a thin layer of butter or cooking spray to ensure effortless release of the dessert.
- Carefully halve the pears, removing the core with a small spoon, and arrange them cut-side upward in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle a few drops of lemon juice over the pear surfaces to maintain their pristine appearance.
- Create a luxurious filling by whisking the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually incorporate brown sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and ground spices. Fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Generously pile the cream cheese mixture into the hollow of each pear half, using a small spatula to sculpt an attractive mound that covers the entire cut surface.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and roast for approximately 25-30 minutes. Monitor the pears until they become fork-tender and the topping develops a golden-brown caramelized exterior.
- Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let the pears rest for 5-7 minutes to allow the filling to slightly set and cool. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a light dusting of additional cinnamon before serving warm.
Notes
- Unlock the secret to a dessert that transforms ordinary pears into a luxurious treat bursting with creamy, nutty goodness.
- Perfectly ripe pears become a canvas for a decadent cream cheese filling that melts in your mouth with each delightful spoonful.
- Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor – this recipe promises a sophisticated dessert that looks impressive but takes just minutes to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg