Maple and Cinnamon Poached Pears with Vanilla Whipped Ricotta

Who says you can’t have a cafe style breakfast at home… These poached pears are yummy enough to serve for dessert too.

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 Bosc pears, peeled and cored
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup, plus extra for serving
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra for serving
• 1 litre water
• 1 cup Galbani ricotta cheese
• 1 tsp vanila extract

Directions

1. Place water, 2 tablespoons maple syrup and cinnamon in a medium size pot and bring to the boil
2. Reduce heat to medium low and place pears in the liquid. Ensure that they are covered and if not add a little more water
3. Poach for 20 minutes or until soft
4. In the meantime beat the ricotta cheese, 1 tablespoon maple syrup and the vanilla until light.
5. Place pear on a plate with a dollop of ricotta cheese mixture, drizzle with maple syrup and dust a little cinnamon on top.
6. Serve immediatley