Cranberry Brie Stuffed Baked Pears

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Pears are a delicious, healthy fruit that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Cranberry brie stuffed baked pears bring so many incredible flavors together to make this an insanely good dessert or treat. It can even be used as a light dinner or served with brunch. It is incredibly versatile and never fails to please.

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Stuffed Baked Pears
What Should I Top Baked Pears With?
Ingredients
Handy Kitchen Tools
How to Make Baked Stuffed Pears
Frequently Asked Questions
More Easy Recipes
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Stuffed Baked Pears

Cranberry brie stuffed baked pears will tantalize your taste buds! This dish is perfect for any occasion, and it’s sure to impress your guests. Imagine the sweet, succulent pears stuffed with creamy brie cheese and tart cranberries. It’s the perfect blend of flavors that will leave you wanting more.

This delicious dessert can be served to guests at a party or you can make it for a special occasion at home. Honestly, these stuffed pears are so good you will want to make them on a Monday night, just because. They are certainly an easy recipe to make.

If you have extra pears, you might also want to make our flaky pear turnovers too! They are so tasty and super easy to make! And, if you want something different but similar, these baked apples with oatmeal topping are spectacular.

round black plate with stuffed pears in center and nuts with fresh rosemary on edge of plate

What Should I Top Baked Pears With?

Since these pears are already stuffed with cheese, nuts, and berries, they may not need any additional topping. However, I always like to have options for adding some contrast.

An extra drizzle of honey on top is always a nice addition. You can easily replace that with maple syrup, agave syrup, or even a fruit syrup blend if you wish. I love the idea of drizzling the top with some fresh pear syrup, cranberry syrup, or even a little caramel syrup instead for extra flavor.

A bit of vanilla bean ice cream or fresh homemade whipped cream can also be excellent for topping the baked pears for a contrast in texture and temperatures. In a pinch, a sprinkle of powdered sugar or even just some Cool Whip can be added. It's a lovely combination that really makes them a bit more elegant to serve.

four berry and cheese stuffed baked pears on glass platter

Ingredients

2 bartlett pears
4 ounces brie cheese (125 g)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (20 g)
2 tablespoons dried cranberries (20 g)
4 tablespoons honey

stuffed pears on round black plate on blue table with yellow napkin on right topped with utensils

Handy Kitchen Tools

Tip: Using a melon baller makes removing the seeds and core easy while keeping the rest of the pear shape in tact. You can simply cut this out with a knife, but I like the presentation of the small round cavity in the center.

stuffed pears on golden platter with nuts and dried cranberries

How to Make Baked Stuffed Pears

Line a baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper then set aside. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.

Wash and prepare the pears by removing the stems then cutting them in half lengthwise.

hand slicing green pear on white cutting board

Use a spoon or melon baller to remove the core and seeds from the center of the pears then place them onto the lined baking sheet.

Add a piece of brie to the cavity of each pear.

hand putting brie into pear halves on white cutting board

Then top with chopped nuts and dried cranberries.

Drizzle the top of each pear with honey.

hand pouring honey over top of stuffed pears

Bake for 20 minutes or until the pears are softened and beginning to brown slightly.

Serve hot with an additional drizzle of honey, syrup, whipped cream, or a scoop of ice cream.

two stuffed pears on black plate with herbs and nuts in background

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Good Baking Pears?

Baked pears are a delicious and healthy treat but just like apples, some pears are better for baking than others. Some pears will fall apart when baked and some will not get soft. There are many different types of pears that can be used for baking, but the most popular type is the Bartlett pear. Other good baking pears include Bosc, Anjou, and Comice pears.

When choosing a pear for baking, it is important to choose one that is ripe but not too ripe. If the pear is too ripe, it will fall apart when baked. If the pear is not ripe enough, it will not be as sweet and will not get soft when baked. You want the pear to be soft to the touch but not mushy.

How Long Do You Cook Pears in the Oven?

When making these stuffed baked pears, you will bake them in the oven for about 20 minutes. Keep an eye on the pears starting at 18 minutes if the pears are smaller or the pears are larger, it might take a slightly longer time.

Should Pears Be Peeled Before Baking?

This is really a personal choice. Leaving the skin on or peeling it off won't make a difference in the way the pears bake and it will not affect the flavor.

The peels do become a little tougher when heated, so if you want to have the pears softer and have a melt in your mouth taste. Some people enjoy the tougher outside of the pears since everything in this recipe is creamy and smooth, except for the skin and the cranberries.

What Other Cheese Works if I Don’t Have Brie?

If you don't have brie, you could also use another type of cheese such as goat cheese, cream cheese, or Camembert. Most people choose Camembert as the first choice when substituting brie. Some people say that Coulommiers cheese is a distant cousin of brie so it will also work well in this recipe. Even cream cheese or goat cheese will give you that same creamy texture as well as brie with a mild flavor.

If you like this easy recipe and want more beginner recipes to try you might also be interested in my latest cookbook release, The Complete Cookbook for Beginners. Tips, skills, and 101 recipes for the beginner cook to learn from!

glass platter on blue striped napkin holding stuffed pears

More Easy Recipes

If you are looking for something unique to add to your dessert menu, we have tons of great ideas. Below are a few more ways to add some fruit to your dessert menu. Make sure that you bookmark the recipes, print them out, or pin them to your favorite Pinterest dessert board.

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Yield: 4

Cranberry Brie Stuffed Baked Pears

Sliced bears are stuffed with creamy cheese, crunchy nuts, and tart berries with a drizzle of honey for the perfect combination of textures in every bite of this dessert!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 bartlett pears
4 ounces brie cheese (125 g)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (20 g)
2 tablespoons dried cranberries (20 g)
4 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Wash the pears and remove the stems, then cut them in half.
Use a spoon or melon baller to remove the middle seeds and core of the pear.
In each pear, add a piece of brie.
Then chop the nuts and add a few to each pear.
Finish with a few dried cranberries on top of the cheese and nuts.
Place the pears onto the prepared baking dish and then drizzle with honey.
Bake for 20 minutes until they are completely softened and just beginning to brown.