Pear fagottini with walnut sauce are a delicious, elegant dessert that combines the sweetness of pear with the rich flavor of walnuts. Here’s a simple recipe to make them at home.
Recipe · Pasta
Pear fagottini with walnut sauce
- 8 ingredients
- 10 steps
Ingredients
- 8 sheets phyllo pastry
- 4 ripe pears, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Step-by-step preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
- In a large bowl, mix the diced pears with the chopped walnuts and brown sugar.
- Lay a sheet of phyllo on a flat surface and brush it with melted butter.
- Place a spoonful of the pear and walnut mixture in the center of the sheet.
- Fold the phyllo into a little parcel (fagottino), tucking the ends in so the filling doesn’t escape.
- Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
- Place the fagottini on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 15–20 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Meanwhile, make the walnut sauce: heat the honey, water and some chopped walnuts in a pan until golden. Add the cream and mix well.
- Serve the pear fagottini on individual plates with the walnut sauce spooned over them.
Enjoy your homemade pear fagottini with walnut sauce! This dessert is perfect for a special lunch or dinner and an elegant, different way to surprise your guests. You can also try other fruits and nuts for a different flavor.