White Wine Roasted Pears with Hazelnut Ice Cream
Indulge in the perfect harmony of comforting flavors and elegant presentation with this recipe for White Wine Roasted Pears with Hazelnut Ice Cream. Juicy Bosc pears are roasted to tender perfection in a luxurious blend of white wine, honey, butter, and warm spices like cinnamon and star anise, creating a dessert that's equal parts rustic and refined. Served alongside creamy hazelnut ice cream and topped with a crunchy sprinkle of chopped hazelnuts, this dish offers a delightful balance of sweetness, nuttiness, and spice. Ideal for dinner parties or romantic evenings, this effortless yet impressive treat is finished with a drizzle of the aromatic roasting liquid and an optional mint leaf for a gourmet touch. Ready in just under an hour, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert for fall and winter gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Bosc pears
- 1 cup White wine
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 whole Star anise
- 1 pint Hazelnut ice cream
- 2 tablespoons Chopped hazelnuts
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Slice them in half lengthwise and use a spoon or melon baller to remove the cores.
Place the pear halves in a baking dish, cut side up, in a single layer.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the white wine, honey, butter, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and star anise. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is well combined, then remove from heat.
Pour the wine mixture evenly over the pears in the baking dish.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast the pears for 40-45 minutes, basting them with the liquid every 10-15 minutes, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the pears cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.
To serve, place two pear halves on each plate. Spoon some of the roasting liquid over the pears.
Add a scoop of hazelnut ice cream next to the pears and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts for a crunchy garnish.
Optionally, garnish each plate with a mint leaf for a pop of color. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.4 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.9 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 268 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 288.0 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 221.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.5 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 704 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2244 mg | 48% | |
*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.
