Pear Honey Toast

Photo: Pear Honey Toast
The Basil Cream adds a sophisticated touch to this whimsical dessert, but it must be made at least 5 hours ahead of Pear Honey Toast in order to set. You'll find it's worth it!
Yield
3-4 Servings
Vegan
Nut-Free
Desserts
Ingredients
  • Basil Cream (optional)

    Must be made at least 5 hours ahead
  • ½ cup honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 Tablespoons brown sugar, divided
  • 1 medium pear, sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 cups pears, cut into small cubes
  • 3 thick bread slices
  • ¼ cup butter or vegan butter, melted
  • 1-2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup ice cream or vegan ice cream (optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
  1. Prepare Basil Cream, if using
  2. Preheat oven to 375°.
  3. Combine sweetener with vanilla and 1 Tablespoon brown sugar.
  4. Spread mixture over pear rounds and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 10-15 minutes or until slightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
  5. While pears are roasting, cut a square out of the middle of each bread slice, making sure not to cut into the crusts.
  6. Cut square centers into cubes. Toast crusts and cubes in oven until golden, then let cool.
  7. Combine bread cubes and pear cubes.
  8. Begin stacking the toasts by putting a handful of cubed mixture in the middle of one.
  9. Drizzle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Repeat with second and third toasts, stacking them.
  10. Top with ice cream, basil cream and basil leaves. Enjoy!