Pears in port with meringue cream

Health score
1%
Pears in port with meringue cream
120 min.
8
481kcal

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Indulge your senses with a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the richness of pears with the luxurious notes of port wine. "Pears in Port with Meringue Cream" offers a sophisticated blend of flavors and textures that is sure to impress your guests, making it the perfect addition to any gathering or special occasion.

Imagine tender, ripe pears, elegantly poached to perfection in a sweet, spiced port syrup, which adds a depth of flavor that is simply irresistible. As the pears bask in the syrup, they absorb hints of cinnamon, transforming into a stunning centerpiece that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

To elevate this already exquisite dish, we add a decadent meringue cream that complements the rich fruit with its light and airy texture. Whipped double cream, sweetened with icing sugar and infused with vanilla, is folded with crisp meringue pieces, creating a heavenly topping that provides a delightful contrast to the poached pears.

This dessert not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers a visually striking presentation that is sure to leave your guests in awe. With a preparation time of just two hours, and the ability to make it ahead of time, it’s a hassle-free yet impressive way to end any meal. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this charming delicacy that perfectly captures the essence of fine dining.

Ingredients

  • 600 ml port wine 
  • 140 sugar 
  •  cinnamon sticks halved
  •  pears with the stalk intact firm ripe peeled
  • 425 ml double cream 
  • tbsp powdered sugar 
  • tsp vanilla extract 
  •  shells bought fine ( ones are )
  • pinch cinnamon good

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • cocktail sticks

Directions

  1. Pour the port into a large pan with 600ml water, add the sugar and cinnamon, then heat until the sugar dissolves.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Check the consistency of the syrup. If it is very thin, boil it in a pan to reduce the amount and concentrate the flavour.
  5. To serve, whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla until it holds its shape, then fold in the meringue.
  6. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Calories481kcal
Protein2.27%
Fat42.06%
Carbs55.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.86
Glycemic Load
20.22
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
7.0039130138314%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.67mg
Petunidin
5.04mg
Delphinidin
2.97mg
Malvidin
72.15mg
Peonidin
2.99mg
Catechin
7.98mg
Epigallocatechin
1.05mg
Epicatechin
12.44mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.3mg
Isorhamnetin
0.53mg
Quercetin
2.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:480.82kcal
24.04%
Fat:19.61g
30.17%
Saturated Fat:12.33g
77.09%
Carbohydrates:58.4g
19.47%
Net Carbohydrates:52.4g
19.05%
Sugar:43.37g
48.19%
Cholesterol:60.39mg
20.13%
Sodium:23.4mg
1.02%
Alcohol:11.82g
100%
Alcohol %:4.57%
100%
Protein:2.38g
4.76%
Fiber:6g
24.02%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.9%
Vitamin A:832.75IU
16.66%
Vitamin C:8.01mg
9.71%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.7%
Copper:0.19mg
9.58%
Potassium:332.83mg
9.51%
Vitamin K:9.82µg
9.36%
Calcium:66.69mg
6.67%
Phosphorus:60.28mg
6.03%
Magnesium:23.78mg
5.95%
Vitamin D:0.86µg
5.7%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.84%
Folate:14.7µg
3.67%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.61%
Iron:0.64mg
3.58%
Selenium:2.46µg
3.51%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.08%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.55%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.52%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.51%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.43%