Pear & Whipped Goat Cheese Sweet Potato Rounds
Pear & Whipped Goat Cheese Sweet Potato Rounds are an elegant appetizer featuring roasted sweet potato slices topped with creamy whipped goat cheese, fresh pear, crunchy walnuts, dried cranberries, and a drizzle of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 rounds (6–8 servings)
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes, peeled & sliced 1/2 inch thick
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried thyme
8 oz goat cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Fresh thyme, optional
Honey, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and dried thyme. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden.
- Whip goat cheese and heavy cream with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Let sweet potatoes cool slightly, then top each with whipped goat cheese.
- Add a pear slice to each round, then sprinkle with walnuts and dried cranberries.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and drizzle lightly with honey if desired.
Notes
Swap goat cheese for ricotta, cream cheese, or brie for a different flavor.
Use pomegranate seeds instead of cranberries for a festive twist.
Caramelized pecans can replace walnuts for a richer crunch.
Brush pear slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Air-fry sweet potatoes at 375°F for 12–15 minutes as an alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 rounds
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
