Description
Rustic caramelized pear & goat cheese toast elevates simple ingredients into a sophisticated breakfast experience. Rosemary-infused honey and creamy goat cheese complement sweet pears, offering you a delightful morning indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette (sliced into 0.5 in or 1.27 cm rounds)
- 4 oz (113 g) goat cheese (softened)
- 1 large pear (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) butter
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) honey
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Fresh rosemary leaves (for garnish)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), positioning rack in the center for optimal toasting of baguette slices.
- Toasting: Brush baguette slices with olive oil and arrange on baking sheet, ensuring even coverage and spacing for crisp, golden-brown texture.
- Baking: Toast baguette slices for 8-10 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp, then cool on wire rack to maintain crunchiness.
- Caramelizing Pears: Melt butter in skillet over medium heat, add pear slices seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden and tender.
- Rosemary Honey Infusion: Warm honey with rosemary sprig over low heat for 5 minutes, allowing herb to release its aromatic essence, then remove sprig.
- Assembly: Spread softened goat cheese on toasted baguette slices, top with caramelized pear slices, and generously drizzle with rosemary-infused honey.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with fresh rosemary leaves to enhance visual appeal and provide an additional layer of herbaceous flavor.
Notes
- Slice Pears Strategically: Cut pears into thin, uniform slices to ensure even caramelization and consistent texture across each toast.
- Control Butter Heat: Maintain medium heat when caramelizing pears to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown coloration without scorching.
- Select Goat Cheese Wisely: Choose a creamy, soft goat cheese at room temperature for smoother spreading and better flavor integration with other ingredients.
- Honey Infusion Technique: Allow rosemary to steep gently in warm honey, extracting maximum herbal essence without creating bitter undertones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg