Golden Christmas Pear Halves with Whipped Feta, Ruby Cranberries & Warm Honey Drizzle
Golden Christmas Pear Halves with Whipped Feta, Ruby Cranberries & Warm Honey Drizzle is a stunning and flavorful dish that will elevate your festive gatherings. This elegant recipe features perfectly baked pear halves topped with creamy whipped feta cheese and tart ruby cranberries, all finished off with a warm honey drizzle. A delightful balance of sweet and savory, these pear halves can serve as an impressive appetizer, side dish, or even a light dessert. With minimal preparation and cooking steps, this dish is accessible for cooks at any level, making it the perfect addition to your holiday menu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe but firm pears
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Warm honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve and core the pears, placing them cut side up in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the crumbled feta cheese until creamy using a whisk or electric mixer.
- Generously spoon the whipped feta onto each pear half and sprinkle with dried cranberries.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Let cool slightly before drizzling warm honey over each pear before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (120g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg