PEAR PIE WITH CARDAMON CREAM

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My fondness of pears inspired me to try develop this recipe. The addition of wine and Brie in the filling gives it a custard-like texture. -Rosemary Johnson, Irondale, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, divided
3 medium pears, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup white wine or pear nectar
4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
2 tablespoons water
CREAM:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, flour, 1/4 teaspoon ginger and 1/4 teaspoon cardamom; add pears and wine. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cheese, butter and lemon juice until cheese is melted. Combine the remaining sugar, ginger and cardamom; set aside., Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim to 1 in. beyond edge of plate. Spoon filling into crust. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Brush with water; sprinkle with sugar mixture., Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream, honey, ginger and cardamom until stiff peaks form. Serve with pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Beyah Saleem
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I'm not usually a fan of pear pie, but this one was surprisingly good! The cardamom cream was a game-changer.


kevin lackeram
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This pear pie was easy to make and turned out delicious! The cardamom cream was the perfect finishing touch.


Maggie Mega
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Overall, this was a good pear pie recipe. The cardamom cream was a unique and tasty addition. I would definitely make this again!


Noor Mursheda
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This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The cardamom cream was a nice touch and added a unique flavor to the pie.


Jermaine Doss
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I'm a huge fan of cardamom, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The cardamom cream was creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the sweet pears.


Sihle Ngwenya
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The cardamom cream really made this pie special. It added a subtle but noticeable flavor that elevated the pie. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!


ivano
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This pear pie was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the cardamom cream. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Ivan Durdevic
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Easy to follow recipe and the pie turned out amazing! The cardamom cream was a perfect complement to the sweet pears. Will definitely make this again.


Abdul Razak Abdul Rahaman
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I've tried many pear pies before, but this one with cardamom cream is simply outstanding! The cardamom cream took the pie to a whole new level. It was so delicious that I couldn't resist going back for seconds. Highly recommended!!


Saamiya Cabdikarin
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This pear pie with cardamom cream was an absolute delight! The cardamom cream added a unique and flavorful twist to the classic pear pie. The pie was easy to make and turned out perfectly golden brown. A definite keeper recipe!