Toasted Brioche with Whipped Goat Cheese and Asian Pear Compote Recipe

Toast is having a moment right now and no matter the style -- avocado toast, smoked salmon toast, muhammara toast -- we're all about it. But if we had to choose, we'd probably go with this Toasted Brioche topped with whipped goat cheese and an Asian Pear Compote recipe.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Sauces, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Servings servings

Calories 341 kcal

Ingredients

For The Asian Pear Compote:

1 pound Asian pears peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
8 ounces (about 1) Fuji apple cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 lemon (1 tablespoon lemon juice)
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick

For The Whipped Goat Cheese:

4 ounces fresh goat cheese (aka chèvre) room temperature
3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

For The Biroche Toast:

1 loaf Brioche bread cut into 3/4-inch slices

Instructions

Make The Asian Pear Compote: In a small saucepan add all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 40 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a heatproof jar or bowl; set aside to cool for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate and serve after chilling for at least an hour.
TIP: Compote can be made up to two days ahead — store refrigerated in an airtight container. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving so that it's spreadable.
Make The Whipped Goat Cheese: When ready to serve using an electric mixer beat the goat cheese and heavy cream or milk together until light and fluffy.
TIP: Whipped goat cheese can be made up to two days ahead — store it refrigerated in an airtight container. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving so that it's spreadable.
Assemble The Brioche Toasts: Toast brioche and spread whipped goat cheese on and top and spoon over pear compote and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 626IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg

Keyword breakfast toast, easy breakfast dish