Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert

The Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert is a warm, luxurious treat that’s beautifully simple. With sweet, syrupy pears, crunchy hazelnuts, dark chocolate, and a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, it hits all the right notes. I made this on a whim for a dinner party, and everyone asked for seconds! (inspired by Jamie Oliver)

Ingredients Needed

• 40g blanched hazelnuts
• 1 x 410g tin of pear halves in juice
• 50ml Armagnac
• 50g dark chocolate (70%)
• 4 large scoops of vanilla ice cream

How To Make Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert

1. Toast the Hazelnuts: Heat a non-stick frying pan on high. Toast hazelnuts for 2 minutes, shaking regularly. Once golden, crush them using a pestle and mortar and divide between four serving plates.
2. Heat the Pears: Pour the pears and their juice into the same pan. Once hot, add the Armagnac. Carefully ignite the liquor (use a long match or lighter). Let it flame, then bubble until syrupy.
3. Prepare the Plates: Place the pear halves cup-side up on the plates. Scoop a ball of ice cream onto the crushed hazelnuts.
4. Add the Chocolate: Snap most of the chocolate into the hot syrup and let it melt. Shave or grate the remaining chocolate.
5. Serve: Stir the chocolate syrup and spoon it into the pear hollows. Sprinkle grated chocolate over the ice cream. Serve immediately.

Why I Love This Recipe

It’s elegant, comforting, and takes less than 15 minutes! I love the contrast of warm syrup and cold ice cream, plus the crunch from toasted hazelnuts. It’s a showstopper with almost no effort.

Recipe Tips

• Toast hazelnuts evenly by stirring often to avoid burning.
• Swap Armagnac with brandy or cognac if needed.
• Thicken the syrup until it coats a spoon.
• Scoop ice cream last to keep it from melting.
• Use quality chocolate (70% or more) for depth of flavor.

How To Store This Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert

• In the Fridge: Store pears and syrup separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days.
• In the Freezer: Freeze the pear and syrup mix in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
• Reheating:
  • Microwave: 2–4 minutes, stirring halfway
  • Oven: 175°C (350°F) for 3–5 minutes, covered

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• How can I prevent the ice cream from melting too fast? Keep it in the coldest part of the freezer and scoop just before serving.
• Can I prep this in advance? Yes—toast and crush hazelnuts, and prep pears and syrup ahead. Reheat before serving.
• Can I use fresh pears? Definitely—peel, halve, core, and poach in water with sugar until tender.
• What pears are best? Bartletts for juiciness; Bosc for a firmer bite.

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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