DINING
holiday
sweetness
RECIPE NO. 1
ROASTED PEARS
vanilla whipped cream & caramelized pecans with maple syrup
INGREDIENTS
Serves 4 people
ROASTED PEARS:
- 2 pears
- 60 g (1/4 cup) salted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 glass of water
CARAMELIZED PECANS:
- 50 g (1.8 oz) pecans
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Fleur de sel
VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM:
- 20 cl (4/5 cup) liquid cream
- 100 g (2/5 cup) mascarpone
- 30 g (1/4 cup) powdered sugar
- 1/2 of a vanilla pod or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Peel and halve the pears.
2. Arrange the pears in an ovenproof dish and moisten with a little water. Chop then arrange the butter over the pears and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Baste the pears midway through the cooking.
3. While the pears are baking, make the caramelized pecans: bring the maple syrup to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the pecans and stir for a few minutes until the syrup has reduced. Arrange the pecans on a sheet of baking paper, sprinkle with a pinch of fleur de sel, and let cool completely. Finally, crush the pecans into uneven pieces.
4. For the whipped cream: make sure your bowl and the liquid cream are nice and chilled.
5. Add the cream and mascarpone to the bowl and whip into a whipped cream. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla beans (previously removed from the pod). Whip the mixture again.
6. Arrange the dessert on your plate: start with the whipped cream, then add a pear and some caramelized pecans. Top with some juice from the baked pears and serve!
PORTRAIT
CAM'S TIPS
My name is Camille, and I’ve been passionate about cooking since I was a little girl. For the past few years, I’ve been discovering the joys of vegetarian cuisine. When creating my recipes, I like to start with a vegetable or fruit that I can infuse with a touch of sweetness. An aficionado of lavish meals, I love thin flaky crusts, creamy pasta sauces, melted cheeses, aromatic hazelnut butter, and creamy whipped cream. And most importantly, I love sharing my creations with my family and friends. My greatest compliment? When someone asks me for a recipe!