Vegan Baked Stuffed Pears
🌱 Vegan Baked Stuffed Pears 🍐
These Vegan Baked Stuffed Pears are roasted pear halves filled with vegan ricotta, berries, walnuts, and thyme. No dairy. No pastry. The pears go soft and golden, the maple pools on the pan, and it looks like a dessert you spent all afternoon on.
I love how the berries wrinkle and the cheese stays in little crumbles. Don’t use rock-hard pears — they never go tender. Ripe-but-firm is the sweet spot. 💚
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Why You’ll Love These Pears 💚
- 🌱 Completely vegan
- 🍐 Roasted whole-fruit dessert
- 🫐 Fresh berries
- 🧀 Dairy-free ricotta crumble
- 🌰 Crunchy walnuts
- 🍁 Maple-thyme glaze
The Secret to Pears That Don’t Collapse
Halve them, scoop just the core, and keep a thick wall of fruit. Bake cut-side up so the filling stays put. A little maple under and over them gives you that sticky pan sauce without burning the berries.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
Which pears work best? 🍐
Bosc or Anjou. They hold their shape. Bartlett can go mushy.
What can I use instead of vegan ricotta? 🧀
Crumble vegan feta, or mash soaked cashews with lemon and a pinch of salt.
Can I make these ahead? 🧊
Roast the pears first. Add berries and cheese for the last 8 minutes so they stay pretty.
🌱 Vegan Baked Stuffed Pears
Ingredients 🛒
- 2 ripe-but-firm pears, halved and cored
- ½ cup vegan ricotta or crumbled vegan feta
- ½ cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or cherries)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or melted vegan butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh thyme
Instructions 👩🍳
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a small sheet pan.
- Place the pear halves cut-side up. Brush with oil, lemon, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Bake 12 minutes, until they start to soften.
- Fill with vegan ricotta, berries, and walnuts. Drizzle with maple. Add thyme.
- Bake 10–12 minutes more, until the pears are tender and the pan looks glossy. Spoon the juices over the top.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per pear half (1/4) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 |
| Protein | 4g |
| Net carbohydrates | 22g |
| Total carbohydrates | 26g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Total fat | 8g |
| Sodium | 90mg |
Estimates based on roasted pears, vegan ricotta, berries, walnuts, and maple. Exact numbers may vary by cheese brand.
Notes & Tips 💡
- A pinch of black pepper with the thyme makes them taste less like plain fruit salad.
- If the pears tip over, slice a thin piece off the rounded back so they sit flat.
- These are excellent warm, with extra maple from the pan.
- Pecans work if that’s what you have.
These Vegan Baked Stuffed Pears are warm, maple-glossy, and packed with berries. A dessert that still looks like fruit. 🍐🌱
If you make them, I’d love to hear how they turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
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