Caramelized Pear Bites on Sesame Crisps with Whipped Goat Cheese and Pink Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180 °C / 350 °F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the sesame seeds with 15 ml honey, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until lightly sticky.

3. 3

   Make 16 small mounds of the mixture on the tray and flatten them with the back of a spoon to form thin 4 cm discs.

4. 4

   Bake the sesame discs for 6 to 8 minutes at 180 °C / 350 °F, until golden. Let them cool completely on the tray so they become crisp.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, whip the goat cheese with the Greek yogurt, the remaining lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and airy.

6. 6

   Cut the pear into 16 small, even cubes.

7. 7

   Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the pear, the remaining honey, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring gently, until the fruit is glossy and lightly caramelized.

8. 8

   Remove the skillet from the heat and add half of the fresh thyme and the crushed pink peppercorns. Let cool for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Place a small dollop of whipped goat cheese on each sesame crisp.

10. 10

    Top each base with a cube of caramelized pear and finish with the remaining fresh thyme. Serve immediately to keep the crisps crunchy.