Description
Delight in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with these Savory Pear Bites, featuring creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears (Bartlett or Anjou)
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped, toasted)
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice each pear into thin wedges, aiming for about eight wedges per pear.
- On each pear wedge, layer a generous dollop of goat cheese, followed by chopped walnuts.
- Drizzle honey over the assembled bites.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For variations, try substituting goat cheese with brie or feta. Adding fresh herbs like thyme can elevate the flavor profile. Toasting walnuts enhances their crunch and flavor; don't skip this step.