Pear Zuppa Inglese Recipe

Name: Pear Zuppa Inglese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup pear juice (or pear nectar); ¼ cup golden rum; 44 dry italian ladyfingers (savoiardi); 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch dice (Bartlett, Anjou, or Comice); 12 pint fresh raspberry; 3 ½ cups eggnog; ⅔ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1
In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla using an electric mixer on high speed until the cream is stiff.
2
In a shallow bowl, combine the pear nectar and rum.
3
One at a time, dip the ladyfingers into the pear nectar (do not soak) and stand them in a 3-quart trifle--you will need about 20 ladyfingers.
4
Dip 8 more ladyfingers in the nectar, and break them up into the bowl.
5
Top with half of the pears and raspberries and 8 more dipped and broken ladyfingers.
6
Slowly pour half of the eggnog over the pear-ladyfinger layer.
7
Spread with half of the whipped cream and sprinkle with 1/3 cup almonds.
8
Repeat with the remaining pears and raspberries, ladyfingers (dipped and broken), and eggnog.
9
Spread with the remaining whipped cream.
10
Sprinkle with the remaining almonds.
11
Garnish with fresh raspberries, if desired.
12
Loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

691

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup heavy cream, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¾ cup pear juice (or pear nectar), and more.

Yes, Pear Zuppa Inglese 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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Pear Zuppa Inglese

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Variations & substitutions

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