Spiced Rosé Poached Pears with Vanilla-Pine Nut Cream Cheese

Name: Spiced Rosé Poached Pears with Vanilla-Pine Nut Cream Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (90 ml) honey; 1 teaspoon sweet white miso; 1 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 tablespoons golden raisins; 4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed (see Note); ½ vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise (see Note); Pinch black pepper; 2 cups (480 ml) dry rosé wine; ¾- inch (2- cm) piece ginger, thinly sliced; ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons cool filtered water; 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (optional); 1 cup (140 g) plus 3 tablespoons pine nuts, divided 1 tablespoon plus; 2 cups (480 ml) warm filtered water; 4 Bosc pears, peeled; 2 teaspoons maple syrup; Pinch kosher sea salt

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
45 min

Appears in

Pescan

By Abbie Cornish and Jacqueline King Schiller

Published 2019

About

No dessert is quite as elegant as the poached pear. In this recipe, the beautifully shaped pears are enhanced with a delicate infusion of color and flavor from rosé wine, honey, turmeric, and other warming spices. Inside, there is a luscious surprise in the form of a tempting pine nut cream cheese. This treat makes a rich and memorable end to any meal without leaving you feeling heavy.

Ingredients

Europe
Italy
Dessert
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Mediterranean

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