Savory Baked Cheese Timbale with Rhubarb-Pear Compo

Name: Savory Baked Cheese Timbale with Rhubarb-Pear Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Timbales; 1/2 cup butter, divided; 3/4 cup crushed butter crackers, finely crushed; 5 each fresh pears, medium dice; 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed; 5 each eggs; PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened; blue-Brie cheese; 1-1/4 cups sour cream; 2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 2-1/2 Tbsp. fresh chives, chopped; to taste ground black pepper; Rhubarb-Pear Compote; 1 qt. fresh pears, chopped; 2-1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped; 1 qt. pomegranate juice, divided; 7-1/2 Tbsp. sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1-1/4 cups dried cherries; Assembly; 100 each flatbread crackers; 5 each fresh pears, each cut into 15 thin slices; 2-1/2 Tbsp. fresh chives, chopped

Servings: persons

Timbales
1/2 cup butter, divided
3/4 cup crushed butter crackers, finely crushed
5 each fresh pears, medium dice
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
5 each eggs
PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened
blue-Brie cheese
1-1/4 cups sour cream
2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2-1/2 Tbsp. fresh chives, chopped
to taste ground black pepper
Rhubarb-Pear Compote
1 qt. fresh pears, chopped
2-1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
1 qt. pomegranate juice, divided
7-1/2 Tbsp. sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1-1/4 cups dried cherries
Assembly
100 each flatbread crackers
5 each fresh pears, each cut into 15 thin slices
2-1/2 Tbsp. fresh chives, chopped

1
Timbale: Melt 3 Tbsp.
2
butter (or 2 tsp.
3
butter for trial recipe).
4
Brush onto bottoms and up sides of 25 (2-1/2-inch) ramekins (or onto bottoms and up sides of 5 ramekins for trial recipe); dust with cracker crumbs.
5
Melt remaining butter in skillet on medium-high heat.
6
Add pears and sugar; cook 5 to 6 min.
7
or until pears are tender, stirring occasionally.
8
Cool.
9
Beat eggs, cream cheese, blue-Brie cheese and sour cream with mixer until well blended.
10
Fold in pear mixture and all remaining ingredients.
11
Spoon about 1/3 cup cheese mixture into each prepared ramekin; place in sheet pans.
12
Bake in 300 degrees F convection oven 20 to 22 min.
13
or until custards are set.
14
Rhubarb-Pear Compote: Combine pears, rhubarb, 3-1/3 cups juice (or 2/3 cup juice for trial recipe) and sugar in saucepan; bring to simmer on medium-high heat.
15
Cook on medium-low heat 30 min.
16
or until rhubarb is very tender, stirring occasionally.
17
Mix cornstarch and remaining juice until well blended; add to pear mixture.
18
Stir in cherries.
19
Bring to boil; cook 30 sec.
20
Simmer on medium heat 2 min.
21
or until thickened, stirring frequently.
22
Cool.
23
Thin with additional juice if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
24
For each serving: Unmold 1 warm Timbale onto serving plate.
25
Arrange 4 crackers and 3 pear slices on plate.
26
Spoon 2 Tbsp.
27
Rhubarb-Pear Compote over timbale; sprinkle with a pinch of chives.

1651

kcal

Calories

Fat

209

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Timbales, 1/2 cup butter, divided, 3/4 cup crushed butter crackers, finely crushed, 5 each fresh pears, medium dice, and more.

Yes, Savory Baked Cheese Timbale with Rhubarb-Pear Compote falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Savory Baked Cheese Timbale with Rhubarb-Pear Compote

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