Poached Pears with Honey Mascarpone Cream

These Poached Pears are topped with a delicious honey mascarpone cream that makes this a simply amazing dessert. These pears are poached to perfection with so much flavor and topped with this sweet cream that takes this simple dessert to a new level.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword poached pears

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Servings 6

Author Mama Loves to Eat

Ingredients

Poached Pears Ingredients:

3 c. Riesling or other sweet white whine
⅓ c. honey
3 whole cinnamon sticks
2 t. whole cloves
3 whole star anise
6 firm pears peeled
dash ground cinnamon for garnish

Honey Mascarpone Cream Ingredients:

8 oz. mascarpone cheese softened to room temperature
3 T. half & half
3 T. runny honey
2 t. pure vanilla extract
2 t. organic orange zest

Instructions

Combine white wine, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a large skillet with high sides. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the honey is melted and the spices become fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.
In the meantime, halve the pears and carefully remove the seeds with the tip of a potato peeler or small spoon.
Carefully add the pealed pears to the simmering poaching liquid. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes , up to 30 minutes, or until the pears are tender. Do not overcook.
While the pears are poaching, place the softened mascarpone cheese and half & half in large bowl. Then using a mixer, whip until light and airy.
Add the honey, vanilla extract, and orange zest and whip until combined. Place in the fridge to chill, about 15 minutes, before serving.
Remove pears, using a slotted spoon, transfer the pears from the heat and cool slightly. Serve immediately with a spoonful of the honey mascarpone cream and a dash of cinnamon. Top with a drizzle of the poaching liquid, if desired. Enjoy!