POACHED PEARS WITH VANILLA CREAM
There's no need to make a special sauce for these pears; just mix a little vanilla ice cream with the pear juices.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel 4 firm, ripe Bosc pears, and core from the bottom using a melon baler, leaving stems intact. In a 2-qart microwave-safe dish with a lid, place 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and add pears. Cover, and microwave on high until the pears are tender enough to pierce with a knife, 10 to 12 minutes (timing will vary depending upon ripeness of pears). Don't be concerned if pears fall over on their sides as they cook. Carefully uncover, as dish lid will release steam.
- Transfer cooked pears to four shallow serving bowls, leaving juices behind. Add 1/4 cup vanilla ice cream to the juices of the dish; stir until smooth and saucy. Dividing evenly, spoon sauce around the pears; serve at room temperature or chilled.
- Whip the cream: In a large bowl, whisk remaining 2/3 cup cream and granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: In each of eight shallow dishes, arrange 2 banana halves lengthwise. Place 2 scoops ice cream on bananas. Top with butterscotch sauce, whipped cream, and, if desired, peanuts and a cherry.
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Dorothy Ferrell
d7@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new and exciting dessert recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!
Hemaa Empress
e_h@hotmail.frThis recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me!
Jessi Zimba
z-j@aol.comI can't wait to try this recipe. It sounds like the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
issac whethersby
i-w44@gmail.comThis recipe is a must-try for any pear lover!
Sapna Khan
k_sapna97@gmail.comI've never tried poached pears before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!
Ali Husaain
husaain.ali74@hotmail.comThis recipe is amazing! Thank you for sharing it with the world!
Allan Dann
d.allan@hotmail.comI wasn't a fan of the texture of the poached pears. I prefer them to be a bit more firm.
Ezile Gigi
ge@yahoo.comI found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. It took me longer to make than I expected.
Mardia Islam
mardia_i@hotmail.comThe poached pears were delicious, but the vanilla cream was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Lester Antunez
lesterantunez@hotmail.comThis dessert is so elegant and refined. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Tufail Ahmad
ahmadtufail26@hotmail.comI love how easy this recipe is to make! It's perfect for a weeknight dessert.
Gerald Simpson
geralds@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect.
yattou mostafa
m.yattou@yahoo.comI made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it!
Godwin Bode
g@gmail.comThe pears were so tender and flavorful. I served them with a dollop of vanilla cream and they were absolutely delicious!
Nadia Pieterse
pieterse_nadia@aol.comMy family loved this dessert! The flavors of the poached pears and vanilla cream were amazing! It was a hit!