Description
A delightful dish featuring juicy roasted pears drizzled with a rich maple walnut sauce and topped with creamy goat cheese, perfect for any gathering or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc)
- 100g goat cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the pears in half and carefully remove the cores.
- Arrange the pear halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast the pears for about 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Combine walnuts and maple syrup in a small saucepan and heat until warmed through.
- Place goat cheese atop each pear half and drizzle with the walnut mixture.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or dessert.
Notes
Choose ripe pears for best texture; consider adding spices like cinnamon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg