Red Wine-Poached Pears with Whipped Cream

Indulge in this delectable and elegant dessert, Red Wine-Poached Pears with Whipped Cream. Inspired by a restaurant experience and a combination of various recipes, this dessert is simple to make and delivers a delightful flavor.

Ingredients
Pears
6 pieces
In this recipe I used bergamot pears (brown ones)
Red dry wine
500 ml
Sugar
4 tbsp
Cinnamon powder
1 tsp
Lemon
1 piece
Cow milk
350 ml
Whipped cream
200 g
Step by step
Step 1

Select 6 evenly-sized pears, wash them, and leave the tails intact for a more exotic appearance.

Red Wine-Poached Pears with Whipped Cream - Step 1
Step 2

Peel the pears gently, remove the stem, and squeeze lemon juice over them to prevent browning.

Red Wine-Poached Pears with Whipped Cream - Step 2
Step 3

Combine wine, sugar, and cinnamon in a pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Red Wine-Poached Pears with Whipped Cream - Step 3
Step 4

Place the pears in the wine mixture and simmer for 15 minutes until soft.

Add water or rotate the pears if needed to ensure even cooking.

Red Wine-Poached Pears with Whipped Cream - Step 4
Step 5

Carefully transfer the pears to a plate and allow them to cool.

Red Wine-Poached Pears with Whipped Cream - Step 5
Step 6

Prepare the whipped cream.

Red Wine-Poached Pears with Whipped Cream - Step 6
Step 7

Place each pear on a plate and trim the bottom if necessary to ensure stability.

Garnish with whipped cream using a piping bag or a sturdy plastic bag with a corner snipped off.

Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.

Red Wine-Poached Pears with Whipped Cream - Step 7
Step 8

Simmer the wine mixture for an additional 15 minutes to create a concentrated syrup.

Allow it to cool before drizzling over the whipped cream-topped pears.

Enjoy!

Red Wine-Poached Pears with Whipped Cream - Step 8
Quantity: 1 kg ()
Prep time:
20 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 20 min