Thanks so much to Jen, over at Lattes and Leggings, for posting this fall dessert. Perfect timing, since our friends (Kelley and Marco) joined us at our house for Sunday Brunch last weekend. Like any good dish, this one cooks itself with a minimum of “interference” by the cook!
Since most of the ingredients were on hand, this was a no brainer for us to try. Only changes we made: no hazelnuts, no cacao nibs, and no ice cream (did not have them on hand, so improvised)…..had leftover ricotta, so stirred it until smooth and creamy, added a touch of the same wildflower honey we used in the sauce, and a bit of vanilla extract.
Baked the pears, and could hardly wait to taste these goodies.
Hardest part of this dessert – flipping the pears midway through baking…
Once baked topped each pear with a scoop of the ricotta mixture, and drizzled the remaining sauce over the top.
Next time, we will double / triple this one, so we can have left-overs for breakfast the next morning…ideal on a cool Fall day.
Our Kitchen Inventions 
You should post the pix of everything we had that day – it was all FABULOUS! Thanks so much for a wonderful day.
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It was so much fun!! Always great to see you, and Marco was so fun to visit with and talk “Italy”!!! Come back soon.
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Oh those do look really good. That topping – yum! I do love those things that cook themselves.
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DEFINITELY make more than you think you’ll need – ’cause I promise they will all be eaten…and that topping! My, Oh My…it just thickens in the oven, and then is ooey gooey good! Think maybe I liked these? LOL!
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Stop, stop, I don’t have my oven yet.
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Wow…that looks sooooo good.
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Indeed…will make lots more next time!
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More is always better..lol
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Totally agree! Makes me hungry just looking at the pictures…drooping now…LOL!
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WOW they look incredible. Definitely going to give it a try! Thanks 🙂 Ill keep following along as well
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These puppies were the ideal item for the season..pears have been outstanding this year, and this dessert is super simple (and looks / tastes really great!). Thanks for the good words!
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