Golden Caramelized Pear & Burrata Towers
A delightful dessert that blends the sweet flavors of pears with the creamy richness of burrata cheese, resulting in an elegant and stunning dish perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 firm pears (Corella or Beurre Bosc)
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 vanilla bean, split
- 1 strip lemon zest
Instructions
- In a pot, combine the water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, and lemon zest.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the pears and poach for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Remove pears from syrup and let cool.
- Slice the pears and layer them with burrata cheese on a plate.
- Drizzle with some of the poaching syrup for a glossy finish.
- Serve as a dessert.
Notes
Serve with drizzled poaching syrup and garnish with fresh herbs like mint for added color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: caramelized pears, burrata dessert, elegant dessert, poached pears, gourmet dessert