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Honey Walnut Cream Cheese Baked Pears

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These honey walnut cream cheese baked pears are an easy yet elegant dessert featuring ripe pears filled with a creamy, nutty filling and finished with a drizzle of honey. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in, this gluten-free treat is both indulgent and wholesome.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou recommended)
  • 4 oz (120g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 oz (60g) walnuts, finely chopped (plus extra for topping, optional)
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) honey, divided
  • 2 tbsp (25g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15g) butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Gather all ingredients and equipment.
  2. Wash and dry pears. Slice each in half lengthwise. Using a melon baller or teaspoon, gently scoop out the cores and seeds to create a well for the filling.
  3. Drizzle lemon juice over the cut sides of the pears to prevent browning.
  4. In a small mixing bowl, blend cream cheese until smooth. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix until creamy. Fold in chopped walnuts, reserving some for topping if desired.
  5. Spoon about 1 generous tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into each pear half.
  6. Arrange filled pear halves in a snug baking dish, cut side up. Use crumpled foil to steady them if needed.
  7. Brush melted butter over the exposed pear flesh and edges.
  8. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of honey over the filled pears, reserving the rest for serving.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until pears are fork-tender and filling is lightly golden. Check after 20 minutes if pears are very ripe.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle with remaining honey and sprinkle reserved walnuts on top before serving.

Notes

Use firm pears like Bosc or Anjou for best results. Toast walnuts before chopping for extra flavor. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and swap honey for maple syrup. Filling can be made ahead and pears assembled in advance. Let pears cool slightly before serving for best texture.

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Keywords: baked pears, honey walnut cream cheese, gluten-free dessert, easy elegant dessert, fall dessert, fruit dessert, holiday dessert

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