Pears with Herbed Ricotta and Honey |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The sweetness of the pears and honey in this recipe are a nice foil for the savory ricotta. Ingredients:
1 (15-oz) container whole-milk ricotta |
5 tablespoons mild honey |
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint |
3 firm-ripe anjou or bosc pears, peeled if desired |
1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted |
garnish: fresh thyme sprigs |
Directions:
1. Stir together ricotta, 2 tablespoons honey, thyme, 1 tablespoon basil, 1 tablespoon mint, and a pinch of salt.
2. Halve pears lengthwise and scoop out core with a melon-ball cutter or spoon. Leaving stem end intact, cut each pear half lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices and gently press against a work surface to create a fan shape.
3. Divide cheese mixture among plates and top with a pear half. Drizzle remaining 3 tablespoons honey over pears and sprinkle evenly with pine nuts and remaining tablespoon each of basil and mint.
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