Description
Delightful roasted pears topped with tangy goat cheese and a rich maple-walnut drizzle, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc)
- 200g creamy goat cheese
- 100g walnuts (raw or toasted)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place cut-side-up in a greased baking dish.
- Crumble generous amounts of goat cheese over the pear halves.
- Roughly chop walnuts and sprinkle over the pears and cheese. Drizzle olive oil and then pour maple syrup over everything.
- Roast for about 25-30 minutes, until pears are tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
For a nut-free version, skip the walnuts or substitute with sunflower seeds. Ensure to use pure maple syrup for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: roasted pears, goat cheese, maple walnut, autumn dessert, crowd-pleaser