- Potatoes – 10-12 pieces
- Butter – 50g (about 3.5 tablespoons)
- Milk – 100g (about 1/2 cup)
- Egg – 1
- Bread crumbs for coating
- Stems (from pears or apples) – 5-6 pieces
- Bay leaves – 5-6 pieces
- Salt and olive oil to taste
Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender. Drain the water and mash the potatoes. Add the butter and stir until it melts. Then, add the milk and mix until smooth. Incorporate the egg and quickly stir to combine.
Divide the mashed potatoes into 5-6 portions, shape each portion into a ball, and roll it in bread crumbs. From each ball, shape a pear by slightly elongating the top part, and use a toothpick to create a small indentation on top.
Place the shaped pears on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for a few minutes until they develop a light golden crust. Insert the stems and bay leaves into the indentations.