Description
Silky French pear custard reveals elegant simplicity in this classic dessert. Sweet pears nestled in creamy vanilla custard create a delightful finale you’ll savor with each delicate spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 pears (firm, any variety)
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) milk
- ⅓ cup (40 grams) all-purpose flour
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Fats and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace by heating the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal environment for transforming pears and custard into a delectable dessert.
- Prepare a 9-inch round baking vessel with a light coating of cooking spray, ensuring a seamless release after baking.
- Create an artistic foundation by layering thinly sliced pears across the pan’s surface, forming a delicate and uniform base.
- Harness the power of a blender to combine melted butter, eggs, milk, kosher salt, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and pure vanilla extract into a silky, harmonious mixture.
- Gently cascade the velvety custard batter over the meticulously arranged pear slices, guaranteeing complete and even coverage.
- Transfer the pan into the preheated oven, allowing the custard to transform into a golden, trembling masterpiece over 40-45 minutes. Validate its readiness by inserting a toothpick that emerges pristine and clean.
- After emerging from the oven, permit the dessert a brief moment to settle and cool, then gracefully dust with a delicate veil of powdered sugar, elevating its visual and gustatory appeal.
Notes
- Sweet, rustic dessert showcases ripe pears nestled in creamy, golden custard with delightful caramelized edges.
- Blending ingredients creates silky-smooth batter that transforms simple fruits into an elegant, rustic French-inspired treat.
- Versatile recipe allows home bakers to experiment with different pear varieties, creating unique flavor profiles each time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg