Crispy Potato Latkes with Caramelized Pears, Goat Cheese, and Sherry Vinegar
Crispy edges and tender centers make these latkes a flavorful base for caramelized pears and creamy goat cheese, finished with a bright sherry vinegar drizzle. The mix of sweet fruit, tangy cheese, and golden potato creates a balanced bite that feels both comforting and elegant. Serve Crispy Potato Latkes with Caramelized Pears, Goat Cheese, and Sherry Vinegar for brunch, a festive appetizer, or a special side at dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Potato Latkes with Caramelized Pears, Goat Cheese, and Sherry Vinegar, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the shredded potatoes in cheesecloth and squeeze out any excess moisture.
- 2
Combine the potatoes, eggs, flour, onion, and salt in a bowl and mix together.
- 3
Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing each one down to form a pancake. Cook the latkes until browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side; transfer them to paper towels to drain.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pears to the hot oil and sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar over the pears. Cook the pears until browned and the sugar is melted, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- 5
Arrange the latkes on a serving platter. Top each latke with 1 round of goat cheese and a pear. Sprinkle brown sugar over the pears and drizzle sherry vinegar over the top.
- Calories 478.23 kcal High 24%
- Protein 11.94 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 27.68 g 10%
- Total Fat 35.45 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 10.1 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 150.63 mg High 50%
- Sodium 278.64 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 2.4 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 15.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 65.46 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 184.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 29.27 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Crispy Potato Latkes with Caramelized Pears, Goat Cheese, and Sherry Vinegar is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Cooking Oil, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 478.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Potato Latkes with Caramelized Pears, Goat Cheese, and Sherry Vinegar made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Cooking Oil, Diced Onion, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Potato Latkes with Caramelized Pears, Goat Cheese, and Sherry Vinegar?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 478.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Potato Latkes with Caramelized Pears, Goat Cheese, and Sherry Vinegar easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Potato Latkes with Caramelized Pears, Goat Cheese, and Sherry Vinegar healthy?
- Crispy Potato Latkes with Caramelized Pears, Goat Cheese, and Sherry Vinegar has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 478.23 calories and 11.94 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 278.64 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.1 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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