Gourmet Roasted Pears with Brie & Pistachios

Gourmet Roasted Pears with Brie & Pistachios

45 mins
easy
4 servings

A delightful autumnal dessert featuring roasted pears, creamy brie, and crunchy pistachios. A perfect fall treat.

DessertFallVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Baking dish
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2.00 tablespoonsHoney Mustard(Dijon mustard also works well)
  • 1.00 tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin olive oil for best flavor)
  • 1.00 teaspoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed is best)
  • 0.25 teaspoonSalt
  • 0.50 teaspoonPepper(Freshly ground black pepper)
  • 2.00 Ripe Pears (Bosc)(Firm pears hold their shape better)
  • 2.00 ouncesBrie Cheese(Cut into 4 slices)
  • 4.00 teaspoonsChopped Pistachios(Toasted for extra flavor)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Whisk together honey mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Halve pears lengthwise, remove cores, and slice a small piece from the bottom to ensure flat placement.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Brush pears with mustard glaze and arrange cut-side down in a baking dish.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Bake for 20 minutes, basting with glaze halfway through.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

6

Flip pears, baste again, and place a slice of brie in the center of each pear.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

7

Continue baking for 5-7 minutes, or until pears are tender and brie is melted.

Estimated time: 7 minutes

8

Sprinkle with toasted pistachios.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Serve warm and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Optional: Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Estimated time: 1 minutes