Description
Delight in the sweet and savory combination of roasted pears paired with creamy goat cheese and a rich maple walnut drizzle. This elegant dish is perfect for a dessert or an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 firm pears
- halved and cored
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss the pear halves in this mixture to coat.
- Place the pears cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes.
- While the pears are baking, toss the chopped walnuts with maple syrup and thyme.
- After 20 minutes, remove the pears from the oven and spoon the walnut mixture over them. Crumble goat cheese on top.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is warm and slightly golden.
- Serve warm, drizzled with any remaining maple syrup and a sprinkle of fresh thyme.
Notes
For added flavor, you can substitute walnuts with pecans or hazelnuts. Ensure pears are firm to hold their shape during roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Roasted Pears, Goat Cheese, Maple Walnut, Dessert, Appetizer, Gourmet