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Roasted pears with sharp, salty Pecorino cheese are on the plate

Roasted Pears with Pecorino

A sophisticated appetizer or dessert that beautifully balances sweet and savory flavors. This Italian-inspired dish is perfect for entertaining, special occasions, or as an elegant finale to a dinner party.
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Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 2

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 28g

Ingredients
  

  • 2 small blush or cornice pears
  • Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 4 tsp of membrillo quince jelly
  • Rocket and Spinach leaves
  • A handful of walnuts
  • Honey
  • Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180oC and line a baking tray with foil.
  • Halve and core the pears, place onto the tray and roast in the oven. Roast for about 20 minutes, turning the pears over halfway through, until just soft and tinged brown at the edges.
  • Remove from oven and fill the centres of the pear halves with membrillo, about a teaspoon in each. Cover with thinly sliced pecorino.
  • Return to oven for 5-10 minutes, until the pecorino is just beginning to brown. It doesn’t melt completely – it holds its shape, but it takes on a wonderful flavour.
  • Prepare plates with a handful of rocket and spinach leaves and put the pear halves on top. The leaves will begin to just wilt slightly. Drizzle with honey and balsamic – you do not need very much of either, so as not to overpower the pears and cheese. Garnish with a few walnut halves and serve immediately.

Notes

This works well as a starter, or alternatively by itself as a simple supper.
Keyword baking recipes, homemade appetizer, Roasted Pears with Pecorino Cheese, vegetarian recipe
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