Poached Pears With Cardamom Cream Recipe

Name: Poached Pears With Cardamom Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pears:; 6 peeled Bosc pears; 3 cups water; 2 cups orange juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 6 black peppercorns; 1 (2-inch) piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 (1.5-liter) bottle Asti Spumante or other sweet sparkling wine; Cream:; 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream; 2 cardamom pods, crushed; Mint sprigs (optional); Ground cardamom (optional)

Servings: persons

Pears:
6 peeled Bosc pears
3 cups water
2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
6 black peppercorns
1 (2-inch) piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 (1.5-liter) bottle Asti Spumante or other sweet sparkling wine
Cream:
1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
2 cardamom pods, crushed
Mint sprigs (optional)
Ground cardamom (optional)

1
To prepare pears, working with 1 pear at a time, hold pear, stem side down, in 1 hand. Make 3 or 4 quick cuts into pear from the bottom, using a melon baller (do not remove stem). If necessary, cut about 1/4 inch from base of each pear so they will sit flat when served.
2
Combine 3 cups water and next 5 ingredients (through wine) in a large stockpot over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook 6 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Add pears. Using tongs, place a small clean plate on top of pears to weigh them down. Return to a simmer; cook 15 minutes or until tender. Remove pot from heat; cool mixture to room temperature. Cover and chill 4 hours or up to overnight (do not remove plate).
3
To prepare cream, melt ice cream in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat.
4
Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add cardamom; cook 2 minutes or until fragrant, shaking pan frequently. Stir cardamom into melted ice cream; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Strain mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl; discard solids. Cool cream to room temperature; cover and chill.
5
Remove the plate from chilled pears. Remove pears from liquid with a slotted spoon; discard liquid. Spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons cream onto bottom of each of 6 small dessert plates or shallow bowls; top each serving with 1 pear. Garnish with mint sprigs and ground cardamom, if desired.

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* 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.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pears:, 6 peeled Bosc pears, 3 cups water, 2 cups orange juice, and more.

Yes, Poached Pears With Cardamom Cream 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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Poached Pears With Cardamom Cream

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