Pears In Port With Meringue Cream
Sumptuous in appearance and tantalizing in taste, this elegant pear dessert is a true delight for the senses. Rich, tender pears bathed in a luscious port-infused syrup exude a deep, flavorful essence that is complemented perfectly by a billowy cream accented with vanilla. Crowned with crisp meringue and a dusting of cinnamon, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a show-stopping finale to any meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 600ml port
- 140g caster sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks , halved
- 8 ripe but firm pears , peeled with the stalk intact
- 425ml double cream
- 1 tbsp icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 meringues shells, broken into pieces (bought ones are fine)
- good pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Pour the port into a large pan with 600ml water, add the sugar and cinnamon, then heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the pears, bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20-30 mins until tender all the way through. They are ready when a cocktail stick can be easily pushed through each one. Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to cook the pears in 2 batches using the same port syrup, or turn the pears several times as they cook so they become an even colour. Let the pears cool in their syrup, preferably overnight to allow the syrup to really stain them. Will keep for 3 days in the fridge.
- Check the consistency of the syrup. If it is very thin, boil it in a pan to reduce the amount and concentrate the flavour.
- To serve, whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla until it holds its shape, then fold in the meringue. Sprinkle with the cinnamon. Arrange the pears in a shallow dish and spoon over the syrup. Allow guests to help themselves to both pears and cream.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT35M
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 489 calories
- Fat Content: 29 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 16 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 49 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 49 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 2 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.06 milligram of sodium
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