Pear And Goat Cheese Toast Recipes

BALSAMIC ROASTED PEAR WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400º F.
• Melt butter in ovenproof baking dish.
• Arrange pears, cut-sides-down, in a layer of the butter and roast for about 20 minutes, or until tender.
• Pour balsamic vinegar over pears and roast 5 minutes longer.
• Remove pears from baking dish and arrange on serving plates.
• Add honey to the juices in the baking dish, stirring until melted and combined.
• Add the slices of goat cheese to the hot mixture and warm the cheese until just soft.
• With a spatula, place the warm goat cheese on the plates next to each pear and drizzle with the balsamic and honey sauce.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEAR AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Slice pears stem side up into 12 quarter-inch width vertical planks. Cut large slices in half lengthwise for a total of 48 slices.
• Heat vinegar, butter, and honey in large frying pan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until reduced by half, about 2 tablespoons. Add pear slices and continue cooking for 1 minute, turning once.
• Place 2 pear slices on each baguette round and top with 1 teaspoon goat cheese. Sprinkle almonds over cheese and garnish with fresh pepper, if desired.
• *To toast almonds, place in heavy frying pan and toast over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes or until tan with toasted aroma.

GOAT'S CHEESE, PEAR & WALNUT TARTINES

Steps:

• Heat a griddle pan. Cut the pears into quarters or eighths, brush with the oil and season. Cook for a few mins until charred on all sides, then drizzle with the honey.
• Meanwhile, toast the bread. Spread with the goat's cheese and top with the sticky pears, chives and walnuts. Drizzle over the balsamic vinegar and serve with some dressed salad leaves.