Elegant Ricotta-Stuffed Pears
A refined dish where creamy ricotta meets firmer pears, crowned with toasted pistachios and a citrusy glaze—a perfect starter or dessert delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium pears
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup toasted pistachios (plus 1/4 cup reserved for topping)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic reduction (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Core pears, fill with ricotta mix.
- Warm reserved pistachios then hold.
- Bake pears for 20‑25 min.
- Drizzle with olive oil and top with pistachios.
- Spoon balsamic reduction if desired.
- Serve warm.