Description
Delight your guests with these Savory Pear Bites, featuring sweet pears, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts drizzled with honey—a perfect appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears
- 8 oz soft goat cheese
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pears: Slice the pears into thin rounds, about half an inch thick.
- Assemble the Bites: Place pear slices on the baking sheet. Top each slice with approximately one teaspoon of soft goat cheese.
- Add Crunch: Sprinkle chopped walnuts over each pear slice. For extra flavor, toast walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until lightly browned.
- Drizzle and Season: Drizzle honey over each bite and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until heated through and slightly golden.
- Serve: Transfer to plates and enjoy these delicious bites warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - Use ripe but firm pears for optimal texture. - Feel free to substitute goat cheese with your favorite soft cheese. - Consider adding a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy kick!