How to Make Potato Latkes with Caramelized Pears, Goat Cheese, and Sherry Vinegar Drizzle - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a luxurious and indulgent take on traditional potato latkes, look no further than this recipe for Potato Latkes with Caramelized Pears, Goat Cheese, and Sherry Vinegar Drizzle. This dish takes the classic potato pancake to new heights with the addition of sweet and savory toppings that will wow your taste buds and impress your guests.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 pears, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, divided
  • 8 ounces goat cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • ¼ cup sherry vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place shredded potatoes in cheesecloth and wring out any excess moisture.
  • Mix potatoes, eggs, flour, onion, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until oil shimmers. Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing each down to form a pancake. Cook latkes until browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side; transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pears in hot oil and sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar over pears. Cook pears until browned and sugar is melted, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Place latkes on a serving platter. Top each latke with 1 round of goat cheese and a pear. Sprinkle brown sugar on the pears and drizzle sherry vinegar over the top.
  • Nutrition

    329 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 123mg
    • Sodium: 818mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 147mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 402mg

    Categories

    Goat cheese recipes