Wine-Poached Pear Croustades with Ice Cream

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
35%
Wine-Poached Pear Croustades with Ice Cream
45 min.
6
2534kcal

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Indulge in a delightful dessert that perfectly marries elegance and simplicity with our Wine-Poached Pear Croustades with Ice Cream. This gluten-free and dairy-free treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Imagine tender, wine-poached pears infused with aromatic spices, served atop lightly toasted pound cake, and crowned with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy lunch, a sophisticated dinner, or a special gathering with friends and family. The rich, velvety sauce made from reduced wine and orange juice adds a luxurious touch, elevating the dish to a restaurant-quality experience right in your own kitchen.

With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this dessert guilt-free. The combination of sweet, juicy pears and the warm, comforting notes of red wine creates a harmonious blend that is both refreshing and satisfying. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite dessert that is sure to impress and delight, making every bite a memorable one.

Ingredients

  •  purée of usa bartlett pear firm cored ripe peeled halved
  •  bay leaves 
  • 18  peppercorns whole black
  • 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch 
  • cups wine dry red ()
  • 1.5 tablespoons orange juice 
  • inch orange zest (orange part only)
  • 6.5 inch round cake lightly toasted
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • servings whipped cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Stir wine, sugar, peppercorns, orange peel and bay leaf in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high; cover and boil 5 minutes.
  2. Add pears. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pears are tender, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Chill until cold, about 6 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
  3. Remove pears from liquid. Strain liquid into heavy small saucepan. Boil until liquid is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 8 minutes.
  4. Whisk cornstarch and orange juice in small bowl to blend.
  5. Add to saucepan and whisk until sauce boils and thickens, about 1 minute.
  6. Remove sauce from heat and cool slightly.
  7. Cut pound cake slices diagonally in half. Thinly slice pears lengthwise. Arrange 2 pound cake triangles and 1 sliced pear half on each of 6 plates. Top each with ice cream; drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2534kcal
Protein6.96%
Fat10.05%
Carbs82.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.68
Glycemic Load
31.28
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
48.300869589267%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
2.66mg
Delphinidin
3.34mg
Malvidin
20.99mg
Peonidin
1.48mg
Catechin
6.16mg
Epicatechin
8.53mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.51mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
0.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2534.25kcal
126.71%
Fat:27.69g
42.6%
Saturated Fat:10.48g
65.51%
Carbohydrates:514.57g
171.52%
Net Carbohydrates:507.42g
184.52%
Sugar:322.26g
358.06%
Cholesterol:791.49mg
263.83%
Sodium:4711.18mg
204.83%
Alcohol:8.4g
100%
Alcohol %:1.05%
100%
Protein:43.16g
86.32%
Vitamin B2:2.2mg
129.39%
Vitamin B1:1.86mg
123.96%
Iron:20.63mg
114.63%
Phosphorus:1104.82mg
110.48%
Selenium:69.53µg
99.33%
Folate:361.58µg
90.39%
Manganese:1.65mg
82.51%
Vitamin B3:14.68mg
73.39%
Calcium:619.33mg
61.93%
Vitamin B5:4.01mg
40.1%
Vitamin B12:2.05µg
34.19%
Vitamin A:1468.66IU
29.37%
Zinc:4.35mg
29.01%
Fiber:7.16g
28.62%
Potassium:976.19mg
27.89%
Copper:0.56mg
27.88%
Magnesium:98.05mg
24.51%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.39%
Vitamin E:2.11mg
14.04%
Vitamin D:1.63µg
10.85%
Vitamin C:7.6mg
9.21%
Vitamin K:5.57µg
5.31%
Source:Epicurious