Roasted Pears with Goat Cheese & Maple-Walnut Drizzle
A delightful dish combining sweet and savory flavors with tender pears, creamy goat cheese, and a sweet maple-walnut drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe but firm pears
- 120g goat cheese (soft, crumbled)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Maple syrup for drizzling
- Chopped walnuts for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the pears in half and remove the cores.
- Arrange the pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish in a single layer.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and lemon zest, and add chopped thyme on top.
- Crumble goat cheese over each pear half.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and cheese is golden.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the pears and sprinkle with walnuts before serving.
- Allow to cool slightly, and enjoy.
Notes
Can be served warm or at room temperature. For added flavor, pair with a simple salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: roasted pears, goat cheese, appetizer, sweet, savory, maple syrup