Christmas Night with Pears and Speculoos Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 pears, peeled and cut in half
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 10-12 speculoos cookies, crumbled
• 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
• Vanilla ice cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place the pears in a large bowl and drizzle with lemon juice, honey, and cinnamon. Toss to coat evenly.
3. Place the pear halves cut side up in a baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the crumbled speculoos cookies and melted butter. Spoon the mixture into the center of each pear half.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pears are tender and the streusel topping is golden brown and crisp.
6. Serve the warm pears with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Verdict:

This Christmas night dessert will make for a sweet ending to your holiday celebration. The warm, cinnamon-spiced pears are complemented by the sweet, crunchy streusel topping made with speculoos cookies. Add a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream to balance out the flavors and textures.