Description
A warm and comforting dish featuring roasted pears topped with creamy goat cheese and a sweet maple-walnut drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm pears (such as Bartlett or Bosc)
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the halved pears cut side up in a parchment-lined baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the pears for 25-30 minutes or until soft and golden, turning halfway through.
- While the pears are roasting, combine chopped walnuts and maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Once pears are tender, remove from oven and top each pear with goat cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is softened and slightly browned.
- Remove pears, drizzle with the warm maple-walnut mixture, and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider experimenting with spices or using pecans instead of walnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: roasted pears, goat cheese, maple syrup, dessert, vegetarian dish