Herbed Cheese with Pears, Pine Nuts, and Honey

• 8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
• 6 ounces fresh goat cheese, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 2 ripe but firm Bartlett pears
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons flavorful honey, such as buckwheat, chestnut, or leatherwood

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Place the ricotta in a fine sieve set over a bowl; let the excess liquid drain, about 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, spread the nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
4. Toast in the oven until lightly browned, tossing occasionally, about 7 minutes.
5. Transfer to a plate; let cool.
6. In a food processor or medium bowl, mix together the goat cheese and drained ricotta until creamy and thoroughly combined.
7. Stir in the thyme, parsley, and lemon zest; set aside.
8. Slice each pear into 6 wedges.
9. Divide the herbed cheese among 4 serving plates, spooning it into mounds.
10. Arrange 3 pear wedges next to the cheese on each plate.
11. Sprinkle with nuts; drizzle about 2 teaspoons honey over each portion of cheese and pears.
12. Serve immediately.
13. (Per serving)
14. Calories: 320
15. Fat: 17g
16. Cholesterol: 37mg
17. Carbohydrate: 28g
18. Sodium: 229mg
19. Protein: 16g
20. Fiber: 2g

ricotta cheese, pine nuts, goat cheese, thyme, parsley, lemon zest, bartlett, honey

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/herbed-cheese-with-pears-pine-nuts-and-honey-392253 (may not work)