Baked Pears with Cream Cheese and Walnut Topping
This delightful dessert features juicy baked pears topped with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, sweet honey, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for a cozy evening or a special gathering, it’s easy to prepare and offers a wonderful combination of flavors.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 fork or whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 peeler
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe pears
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Can substitute with pecans or almonds.
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- a pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully peel the pears and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and cores using a knife or a spoon.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Place the pear halves in a baking dish, cut side up. Spoon the cream cheese mixture generously over each pear.
- Sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top of the cream cheese filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the topping is lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- You can serve these baked pears warm or at room temperature.
- For an extra touch, serve with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- If desired, you can substitute the walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different flavor profile.
Notes
You can serve these baked pears warm or at room temperature.
For an extra touch, serve with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
If desired, you can substitute the walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different flavor profile. Enjoy!