I've been on a bit of a plant-based dessert kick. And after you try these honey lemon broiled pears, I think you will be, too. The contrast between the warm and tangy roasted pears and the creamy and cold ginger dairy-free ice cream creates a perfect flavor sensation in your mouth. This plant-based dessert is a great end to any meal, or just makes for a comforting rainy (or snowy) day treat. If you don’t use honey, try drizzling your pears and ice cream with maple syrup of agave instead.  

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

2 pears, halved

½ a lemon, juice and rind

a few TBSP of raw honey

a dash of sea salt

a few TBSP of chopped walnuts

2 bananas, frozen overnight

½ a tsp of finely minced ginger

Instructions:

1. Slice pears in half and remove the seeds
2. Cut a few thin slices of lemon and place pears (cut side up) and lemons in a baking dish
3. Drizzle pears with lemon juice, a TBSP of honey (or agave/maple syrup), sea salt, and walnuts
4. Broil on a low broiling temperature until nuts brown (about 7-10 minutes, keep an eye on them so the nuts do not burn)
5. Blend together in a food processor frozen bananas, a TBSP of honey, and ginger until creamy smooth
6. Once pears are done, remove them from the oven and place on a plate topped with a scoop of the ginger ice cream, another drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of lemon rind
7. Enjoy before the ice cream melts!