Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert recipe is made with hazelnuts, pear halves, Armagnac, dark chocolate, and vanilla ice cream this delicious dessert takes 20 minutes to prepare and cook serving 4 people.
This Pear Dessert Recipe Is From 5 Ingredients: Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver.
🧡 Why You’ll Love This 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert Recipe:
- This recipe uses only five ingredients, making it simple and quick to prepare.
- The combination of hazelnuts, pears, and chocolate creates a rich and delightful flavor.
- It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion, impressing guests with minimal effort.
- The recipe is versatile, allowing easy substitutions to suit personal preferences.
🍐 Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert Ingredients
- 40 g blanched hazelnuts
- 1 x 410 g tin of pear halves , in juice
- 50 ml Armagnac
- 50 g dark chocolate , (70%)
- 4 large scoops of vanilla ice cream
🍠 How To Make Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert
- Toast the hazelnuts in a large non-stick frying pan on high heat for 2 minutes. Toss them regularly until they are lightly golden. Then, tip them into a pestle and mortar. Return the pan to the heat.
- Pour in the pears with their juice. Let them get hot. Then, add the Armagnac. Stand back and carefully light the liquor with a match. Let it flame and then bubble until it turns into a lovely syrup.
- While the syrup is bubbling, crush the hazelnuts and divide them between four plates, making a small pile on each one.
- Spoon the pears onto the plates, cup side up.
- Remove the syrup from the heat, then snap most of the chocolate into the pan.
- While the chocolate melts, put a nice round scoop of ice cream on top of each hazelnut pile. Shave the last bit of chocolate over the ice cream.
- Mix the chocolate syrup and drizzle it into the pear cups. Serve and enjoy.
💭 Recipe Tips:
- Toast hazelnuts evenly: Stir constantly on medium-high heat to prevent burning and ensure a golden color.
- Substitute Armagnac with caution: Use brandy or cognac, adjusting the quantity to suit taste.
- Ensure syrup thickness: Reduce syrup until it coats a spoon for perfect consistency.
- Prevent ice cream melting: Scoop ice cream only when ready to serve to maintain texture.
- Choose quality chocolate: Use dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for the best flavor.
🍻 What To Serve With 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert?
Serve 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert with a side of Mulled Cider or Bramble Cocktail you can also add a drizzle of Raspberry Coulis for extra sweetness.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert?
- In The Fridge. To store leftovers 5 ingredients pear dessert cover and refrigerate the pears and syrup separately for up to 2 days.
- In The Freezer. To freeze place leftovers 5 ingredients pear dessert in an airtight container freeze for up to 1 month.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert?
- In The Microwave. Cover leftovers 5 ingredients pear dessert microwave on medium for 2-4 minutes stirring halfway.
- In The Oven. Cover leftovers 5 ingredients pear dessert, heat at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes.
FAQ’S
How can you prevent the ice cream from melting too quickly?
Store ice cream in the coldest freezer part and use chilled bowls scoop it just before serving and avoid placing it near hot dessert components.
Can I prepare parts of this dessert in advance?
Yes, toast and crush the hazelnuts, then store caramelize the pears and refrigerate separately. Reheat pears and syrup before serving, then add ice cream and chocolate last minute.
Can I use fresh pears instead of canned pears for this recipe?
Yes, peel, halve, and core fresh pears, then cook them with water and sugar until tender this mimics the texture and sweetness of canned pears.
What kind of pears are best for this dessert?
Bartlett pears are ideal due to their sweetness and juicy texture when cooked bosc pears are a good alternative for a firmer texture.
Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 275
- Fat: 14g
- Saturates5.2g
- Sugars: 27.9g
- Salt: 0.1g
- Protein: 3.9g
- Carbs: 28.3g
- Fibre: 0.8g
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Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert
Description
Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert recipe is made with hazelnuts, pear halves, Armagnac, dark chocolate, and vanilla ice cream this delicious dessert takes 20 minutes to prepare and cook serving 4 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Toast the hazelnuts in a large non-stick frying pan on high heat for 2 minutes. Toss them regularly until they are lightly golden. Then, tip them into a pestle and mortar. Return the pan to the heat.
- Pour in the pears with their juice. Let them get hot. Then, add the Armagnac. Stand back and carefully light the liquor with a match. Let it flame and then bubble until it turns into a lovely syrup.
- While the syrup is bubbling, crush the hazelnuts and divide them between four plates, making a small pile on each one.
- Spoon the pears onto the plates, cup side up.
- Remove the syrup from the heat, then snap most of the chocolate into the pan.
- While the chocolate melts, put a nice round scoop of ice cream on top of each hazelnut pile. Shave the last bit of chocolate over the ice cream.
- Mix the chocolate syrup and drizzle it into the pear cups. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Toast hazelnuts evenly: Stir constantly on medium-high heat to prevent burning and ensure a golden color.
Substitute Armagnac with caution: Use brandy or cognac, adjusting the quantity to suit taste.
Ensure syrup thickness: Reduce syrup until it coats a spoon for perfect consistency.
Prevent ice cream melting: Scoop ice cream only when ready to serve to maintain texture.
Choose quality chocolate: Use dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for the best flavor.