Roasted Vanilla Pears

Delightful dessert: Pears roasted in the oven and enjoyed with self-made cashew cream and nut crumble!

Roasted Vanilla Pears

4 ripe pears, cut in half & seeds removed 3 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp coconut syrup (or maple syrup)
1⁄2 tsp vanilla powder

Cashew Cream, for serving
1 recipe Nut Crust, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit / 200° Celcius. Place the pears on a baking tray. Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan on low heat. Add the coconut syrup and vanilla and mix well. Pour the mixture evenly over the pears and bake for about 20 minutes or until the pears are soft. Remove the pears from the oven, top with Cashew Cream and Nut Crumble. Serve and enjoy!


Cashew Cream:

1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 30mins & rinsed
1⁄2 cup water
1 tbsp coconut syrup (or maple syrup)
1⁄2 tsp vanilla powder tiny pinch of sea salt

Place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.


Nut Crumble:

1/3 cup pecans
1/3 cup almonds
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 fresh dates, pitted & chopped

Place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until a crumble forms.