Caramelized Pears with Dulce De Leche Ice Cream
Indulge in the perfect harmony of warm and cold with this decadent recipe for Caramelized Pears with Dulce De Leche Ice Cream. Juicy Bartlett or Anjou pears are gently caramelized in a buttery sauce infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a dessert that's as aromatic as it is delicious. A splash of vanilla adds rich depth to the luscious caramel glaze, which is drizzled over the pears before they’re topped with a velvety scoop of dulce de leche ice cream. Optional garnishes like toasted nuts or extra caramel sauce take this dessert to new heights. Ready in just 30 minutes, this restaurant-worthy dish is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a sophisticated, yet easy-to-make sweet treat. Perfect for fall dinners or anytime you crave a cozy dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe but firm pears (such as Bartlett or Anjou)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 scoops dulce de leche ice cream
- optional toppings (e.g., toasted nuts or caramel sauce)
Instructions
Peel the pears, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the cores with a spoon or melon baller. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sugar begins to dissolve and the mixture becomes a smooth caramel base.
Add the pear halves to the skillet, cut side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften and caramelize.
Carefully flip the pears using tongs and add the water to the skillet to deglaze the pan. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, basting the pears with the caramel sauce as they cook.
Stir in the vanilla extract and allow the sauce to bubble for another minute. Remove from heat.
Plate the pears, spooning some of the caramel sauce over them while warm.
Top each serving with a generous scoop of dulce de leche ice cream.
Add optional toppings like toasted nuts or a drizzle of extra caramel sauce, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.4 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.1 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 411 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
