Olive oil isn’t just for savory dishes—it can also make desserts something truly special. In this dessert, pear halves are gently caramelized in olive oil, flavored with thyme, honey, and a splash of lemon, and served together with vanilla mascarpone cream and walnuts.
The result: a simple yet special dessert that perfectly combines sweet, fruity, and nutty flavors—uncomplicated, but exceptional in taste.

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe but firm pears
• 3 tbsp MANI Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Polyphenol
• 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3–4 tbsp honey (depending on the sweetness of the pears)
• a splash of lemon juice
  
  Mascarpone cream:
• 200 g mascarpone
• 100 g Greek yogurt
• seeds of 1 vanilla pod
• 2 tsp honey
  
  Additionally:
• sea salt
• roasted walnuts
  
  

Preparation:

1. Peel the pears, halve them, and remove the cores.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Place the pear halves cut side down in the pan and add the thyme.
3. Fry the pears slowly for a few minutes until the cut surfaces caramelize to a golden brown, then turn the pears over.
4. Just before finishing, drizzle the honey over the pears and briefly fry. Add a splash of lemon juice.
5. For the mascarpone-vanilla cream, whisk together mascarpone, yogurt, vanilla seeds, and honey in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
6. Place the pear halves on plates and serve with a generous dollop of cream.
7. Sprinkle with sea salt and chopped, roasted walnuts.