Best 2 Warm Pear Shortcakes With Brandied Cream Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures with Warm Pear Shortcakes with Brandied Cream, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the classic shortcake dessert to new heights. This recipe tantalizes your味蕾with a delightful harmony of sweet, tart, and boozy notes, creating an unforgettable dessert experience. Perfectly ripe pears are gently poached in a fragrant mixture of spices and brandy, resulting in a tender and flavorful filling. These poached pears are then nestled atop freshly baked, fluffy shortcakes, creating a delightful contrast between the crisp exterior and the soft, pillowy interior. The crowning glory of this dessert is the luscious brandied cream, a velvety blend of heavy cream, brandy, and a touch of sweetness, adding a sophisticated touch to each bite. This recipe includes detailed instructions for each component, ensuring that every element of this dessert is executed perfectly, from the poaching of the pears to the preparation of the shortcakes and the brandied cream. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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WARM PEAR SHORTCAKES WITH BRANDIED CREAM



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Vegetarian     Pear     Brandy     Eau de Vie     Winter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

For biscuits
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, beaten to blend
For pears
8 firm but ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
5 tablespoons poire Williams (clear pear brandy) or brandy

Steps:

  • Make biscuits:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Sift both flours, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda into large bowl. Add butter. Rub in with fingers until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk; stir to blend. Gather dough into ball.
  • Gently knead dough on floured surface until dough holds together. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Using 3-inch-diameter star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out biscuits. Gather dough scraps, reroll and cut out additional biscuits, making total of 24. Arrange biscuits on 2 baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Brush tops of biscuits with egg. Bake until biscuits puff and are light golden, about 12 minutes. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cool completely. Wrap in foil. Reheat foil-wrapped biscuits in 350°F. oven about 10 minutes before using.)
  • Make pears:
  • Toss pears with lemon juice in large bowl. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add pear mixture and sauté until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Remove pear mixture from heat. Add whipping cream and brown sugar, then pear brandy. Bring mixture to boil. Cook until pears are tender and sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Divide pear mixture among 12 bowls. Top with warm biscuits and serve.

BRANDIED PEARS



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An impressive dessert that's light enough to follow any meal and pretty enough for any occasion.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Brandy

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 large pears, peeled, halved, and cored
⅓ cup walnuts, finely chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons brandy, sherry, or other liqueur

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix 1/3 cup brown sugar with water and lemon juice together in an ungreased baking dish until sugar is dissolved. Arrange pear halves, core side down, in the dish, and baste with the sauce. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake pears in the preheated oven for 20 - 25 minutes, or until fork-tender but not mushy.
  • Meanwhile, mix nuts together with the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy, and the yogurt; set aside. In a separate bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form. Sprinkle in white sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons of brandy, or liqueur of choice, and gently whip a few strokes more.
  • To serve, place one pear half in the center of each serving plate and fill core cavity with nut stuffing. Top with whipped cream. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 54.5 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 22 mg, Sugar 25 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, firm pears. This will ensure that they hold their shape when baked.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in tough shortcakes.
  • Bake the shortcakes until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Make the brandied cream ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the shortcakes warm with the brandied cream. This will create a delicious and decadent dessert.

Conclusion:

Warm pear shortcakes with brandied cream are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The shortcakes are light and fluffy, the pears are sweet and juicy, and the brandied cream is rich and flavorful. This dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. To make these shortcakes, you will need the following ingredients:
  • All-purpose flour
  • Sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Unsalted butter
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Ripe pears
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Brandy
  • Heavy cream
Once you have gathered your ingredients, you can follow these steps to make the shortcakes:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Peel and core the pears, then cut them into 1-inch pieces.
  7. Toss the pears with the cinnamon.
  8. Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons onto a greased baking sheet.
  9. Top each shortcake with a few pear slices.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the shortcakes are golden brown.
While the shortcakes are baking, you can make the brandied cream:
  1. In a small saucepan, heat the brandy over medium heat.
  2. Once the brandy is simmering, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gradually add the cooled brandy to the whipped cream, mixing until combined.
Once the shortcakes are done baking, let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Top each shortcake with a dollop of brandied cream and enjoy!

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