Description
Elegant towers of caramelized pears layered with creamy burrata cheese, drizzled with golden balsamic reduction for a sophisticated appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add pear slices and brown sugar, cook until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, reduce balsamic vinegar with honey until syrupy.
- Slice burrata and assemble towers: pear slices, burrata, repeat.
- Drizzle with balsamic reduction and garnish with thyme.
Notes
Use firm pears for best caramelization. Ensure balsamic is reduced to avoid thin drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 10g