Poires Épicées Rôties & Confites au Miel de Thym, Chantilly au Café
A warm and fragrant autumn dessert of oven-roasted pears infused with thyme honey, served with delightful coffee Chantilly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- a pinch of salt
- 1 cup heavy cream (for Chantilly)
- 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for Chantilly)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the pears by peeling and slicing them in half, removing the cores.
- Make the honey-thyme mixture by melting butter in a saucepan, then adding honey, thyme, cinnamon, and salt.
- Arrange the pear halves cut side up in a baking dish and drizzle the honey-thyme mixture over them.
- Roast the pears in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until fork-tender, basting halfway through.
- Make the coffee Chantilly by mixing heavy cream, powdered sugar, and brewed coffee until soft peaks form.
- Serve the roasted pears on plates with a drizzle of sauce and a dollop of coffee Chantilly on the side.
Notes
For an elegant presentation, garnish with cinnamon or fresh thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: roasted pears, fall dessert, honey thyme, coffee Chantilly