Pear Cheesecake

A quick vegetarian dessert featuring caramelised pears layered with orange and vanilla scented cream cheese.

Vegetarian Quick Dessert Cheesecake Pear

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

532.5

kcal / serving

532.5 kcal total

Carbs

65.2g

per serving

65.2 g total

Fat

29.4g

per serving

29.4 g total

Protein

5.8g

per serving

5.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tbsp

Caster Sugar

tbsp

Icing Sugar

Dairy

Cream Cheese

Fruits

piece

Pear

Halved and cored, one half left whole, other half chopped

piece

Orange

Zest and juice only

Liquids

tbsp

Water

NutsSeeds

piece

Lemon Verbena Leaves

Chopped, plus extra for garnish

0.5

piece

Vanilla Pod

Seeds only

Method

Heat sugar and water in a pan until dissolved and beginning to caramelise.

Stir in chopped pear, verbena, and a squeeze of orange juice.

Simmer the whole pear half cut-side down in the pan for 6 minutes.

Mix cream cheese with remaining orange juice, zest, icing sugar, and vanilla seeds.

Place a chef's ring on a plate and spoon in half of the chopped pear.

Pack the cream cheese mixture on top and carefully remove the ring.

Top with the pear half and garnish with remaining chopped pear, juices, and verbena.