Baked Pears with Cream Cheese and Walnut Delight This delightful dessert features tender baked pears topped with a creamy, nutty filling that brings warmth and sweetness to any occasion. Perfect for a cozy evening treat! Ingredients: - 4 ripe pears, halved and cored - 1 cup cream cheese, softened - 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped - 1/4 cup brown sugar - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional) - Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional) Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter. 2. Place the halved pears cut-side up in the prepared baking dish. Optionally, sprinkle a little lemon juice over them to prevent browning. 3. In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, chopped walnuts, brown sugar, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg if using until well combined. 4. Generously spoon the cream cheese mixture onto the cut sides of each pear half, spreading it evenly. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the topping is lightly golden. 6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired.
