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Golden Christmas Pear Halves With Whipped Feta, Ruby Cranberries & Warm Honey Drizzle

Name: Golden Christmas Pear Halves with Whipped Feta, Ruby Cranberries & Warm Honey Drizzle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup honey (plus extra for drizzling); 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

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4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup honey (plus extra for drizzling)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Halve and core the pears, and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle olive oil over the pears and season with salt and pepper.
Roast the pears for about 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and golden.
While the pears are baking, blend the feta cheese and honey in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
Once the pears are done, remove them from the oven and spoon the whipped feta onto each half, then sprinkle with dried cranberries and drizzle more honey over the top.

Notes

Use firm pears like Bosc or Anjou for the best results. Feel free to customize by adding nuts or using different cheeses.

Author: Chef Rita
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pear half
Calories: 220
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 15mg