Dessert
Baked Pear Custard Brulee
The creme brulee featuring pears is a delightful twist on the traditional French dessert. The addition of fruit brings a refreshing bite and unexpected brightness.
Yields 6 Servings
Prep + Chill Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Each spoonful offers a luscious, creamy texture contrasted by the caramelized sugar's crispness on top. The sweet, slightly tart pears imbue the custard with a unique depth of flavor, making it a standout dish for any occasion. Enjoy it warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 4 Large Dakota Layers Eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lb. (about 3) Bartlett pears, cored and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease six 6 oz ramekins and place in a baking pan large enough to hold cups without touching each other. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and vanilla seeds until warm. In a large bowl, whisk eggs until foamy. Add milk, ¼ cup sugar, salt and flour. Fill ramekins with ½ cup of the mixture and pour boiling water around them halfway up the sides. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until puffed and set.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet and add butter, 2 tablespoons sugar and pears and sauté over medium heat until slightly softened.
- Remove custards from the oven and carefully remove them from the water bath using a spatula. Place cooked custards on a baking sheet and preheat the broiler placing the rack 6” from the broiler. Top custards with the pears and 1 teaspoon sugar each and place under the broiler until the sugar melts and is lightly browned (3-5 minutes).
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