Caramelised Pears with Brie
Recipe
Tangy pears with creamy Brie, this delicious dish is decadent enough to bring a touch of class to any meal.
Serves: 4 people | Prep time: 5 mins | Cooking time: 20 mins
French | Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 Funsize Pears
- 200g pack Brie
- 4 Ciabatta Rolls
- 40g Butter
- 40g Light Brown Soft Sugar
- 30g Walnuts
- 70g bag Rocket Leaves
- 35ml Balsamic Vinegar
Method
- Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.
- Bake the rolls in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the pears into quarters and remove any pips.
- Sauté them in a large frying pan with the butter and sugar for about 5 minutes until they are caramelised, then add the balsamic vinegar and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Thinly slice the brie.
- Roughly chop the walnuts then put on a tray and bake in the oven for a few minutes to crisp.
- Cut the rolls in half and top them with the brie slices.
- Return to the oven for a couple of minutes to melt.
- Serve the rolls topped with the pear slices and sprinkle with walnuts on a bed of rocket leaves.