Roasted Pears with Goat Cheese & Maple-Walnut Drizzle
A warm and comforting dessert featuring caramelized roasted pears topped with creamy goat cheese and a maple-walnut drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss the pear halves with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a baking dish.
- Place the pears cut side up in the dish and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Combine the maple syrup and chopped walnuts in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the pears from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Top each pear half with crumbled goat cheese and drizzle with the warm maple-walnut mixture.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth. This dessert pairs beautifully with a refreshing salad or can be served alongside pancakes for brunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg