Ingredients
VANILLA BEAN HONEY
1/2 cup honey
1/2 each vanilla bean, split
SPICED PEAR COMPOTE
3 each pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2” pieces
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 tsp. cinnamon, ground
1/8 tsp. nutmeg, ground
1/8 tsp. clove, ground
1/8 tsp. ginger, ground
2-3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
salt, as needed
MACADAMIA CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE
3/4-1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
4 each goat cheese, formed into 1 oz. logs
GARNISH (Optional)
Nasturtium flower petals, chiffonade, as needed
Preparation
Vanilla Bean Honey
1. Heat the honey in a microwave for 45 seconds. Add the vanilla bean and infuse for 30 minutes to overnight.
Spiced Pear Compote
1. Combine the pears, sugar, spices, lemon juice, vanilla and a pinch of salt.
2. Bring to a low simmer, cover and cook for approximately 20 minutes until the pears are soft.
3. Remove lid and cook 5 – 10 minutes until the liquid has reduced to a thick syrup. Let cool.
Macadamia Crusted Goat Cheese
1. Place chopped nuts on a pan. Roll the goat cheese logs in the nuts, pressing slightly so the nuts adhere.
To Assemble
1. Place a spoonful of Spiced Pear Compote in the center of the plate.
2. Top with a log of macadamia crusted goat cheese. Drizzle with vanilla bean honey and garnish with optional nasturtium.