HERBED CHEESE WITH PEARS, PINE NUTS, AND HONEY

Herbed Cheese with Pears, Pine Nuts, and Honey image

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons pine nuts
6 ounces fresh goat cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 ripe but firm Bartlett pears
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons flavorful honey, such as buckwheat, chestnut, or leatherwood

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the ricotta in a fine sieve set over a bowl; let the excess liquid drain, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, spread the nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in the oven until lightly browned, tossing occasionally, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool.
In a food processor or medium bowl, mix together the goat cheese and drained ricotta until creamy and thoroughly combined. Stir in the thyme, parsley, and lemon zest; set aside.
Slice each pear into 6 wedges. Divide the herbed cheese among 4 serving plates, spooning it into mounds. Arrange 3 pear wedges next to the cheese on each plate. Sprinkle with nuts; drizzle about 2 teaspoons honey over each portion of cheese and pears. Serve immediately.
Fit to eat recipe
(Per serving)
Calories: 320
Fat: 17g
Cholesterol: 37mg
Carbohydrate: 28g
Sodium: 229mg
Protein: 16g
Fiber: 2g