Poached Pears With Creme Anglaise

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 16
Delicious Poached Pears With Creme Anglaise recipe for dessert lovers
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups milk
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 -10 bartlett pears ( firm but ripe )
6 cups bottled pomegranate juice
1 cup light brown sugar , firmly packed
1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pomegranate , seeded
12 fresh mint sprigs ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
276
Sugar
51g
Fat
5g
Poached Pears With Creme Anglaise is an elegant dessert that is perfect for special occasions or for a romantic dinner at home. The sweet and creamy flavors of the Creme Anglaise combine perfectly with the tender, juicy pears, making for a dessert that is both decadent and refined. This recipe is perfect for those who enjoy spending a bit of time in the kitchen, as it requires a fair amount of prep work and several steps. However, the end result is well worth the effort, as this dessert is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, eggs, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla extract.
2.Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
3.Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
4.Wash and peel the pears. Cut off the bottoms and reserve them.
5.In a large pot, bring the pomegranate juice, brown sugar, lemon, cinnamon stick, and orange-flavored liqueur to a boil.
6.Lower the heat and add the reserved pear bottoms and the pears. Cover and simmer until the pears are tender but not mushy.
7.Remove the pot from the heat and allow the pears to cool in the liquid.
8.In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the liquid from the pot until smooth.
9.Pour the mixture into the pot and stir until the liquid thickens.
10.Remove the pot from heat and discard the cinnamon stick and lemon.
11.To serve, spoon some of the sauce onto each plate. Place a pear on top and drizzle with the Creme Anglaise. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and mint leaves (optional).

PROS

This dessert is a beautiful, elegant treat that is perfect for special occasions.
The combination of poached pears and Creme Anglaise is both sweet and creamy, making for a delightful finish to any meal.

CONS

This dessert can be a bit time-consuming to prepare, as it requires a fair amount of prep work and several steps.
Additionally, the recipe calls for a fair amount of sugar, which can be a concern for those watching their sugar intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Poached pears are a healthier alternative to many other desserts, as they are low in fat and calories. Additionally, they are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. Creme Anglaise, while not the healthiest addition to this dessert, can be made with low-fat milk or even non-dairy milk to make it a bit healthier.

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