Description

Delight in the sweet and savory combination of roasted pears topped with creamy goat cheese and a luscious maple-walnut drizzle, making for an irresistible dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

4 ripe but firm pears

120g goat cheese

1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme

1 tsp lemon zest

salt & pepper to taste

½ cup chopped walnuts

3 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp butter

pinch of cinnamon

sliced baguette toasted

fresh rosemary thyme or oregano for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Halve the pears and core them, then place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
In a bowl, mix the goat cheese, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; spoon this mixture into the pear halves.
In a small saucepan, heat the butter, walnuts, maple syrup, and cinnamon over medium heat until combined.
Drizzle the walnut mixture over the stuffed pears.
Bake the pears for about 30 minutes or until tender.
Serve warm with toasted baguette on the side and garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute goat cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative and use coconut oil instead of butter.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pear half
Calories: 310 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg

Keywords: Roasted Pears, Goat Cheese, Maple-Walnut Drizzle, Dessert, Fall Recipes