Pan-Fried Goats Cheese With Caramelized Pears
By: Helen Pitlick
Published: Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am

Ingredients




25 grams (1oz) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons soft brown sugar
1 pear, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges
2 tablespoons lemon juice
25 grams (1oz) sesame seeds
1 flat round goats cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
watercress to serve

Preparation

1 Melt the butter in a small pan and add the sugar; when caramelized add the pears and cook over a gentle heat until soft. Stir in the lemon juice. 2 Cut the goats cheese in half and coat with the sesame seeds. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the goats cheese for a minute on both sides. 3 Serve the cheese on a bed of watercress, topped with the caramelized pears. 4 Spoon any remaining juices over the top and serve immediately.

About


A deliciously rich starter for a special occasion.