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Poached Pear Wrapped in Brie & Puff Pastry

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An elegant dish featuring sweet, poached pears enveloped in rich brie and flaky puff pastry, ideal for special occasions or cozy desserts.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Poaching Liquid
  • 500 ml red wine Use a good quality red wine for best flavor.
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 1/2 orange zest Zest from half an orange.
  • 2 firm pears, peeled (stem left on) Choose firm pears to hold their shape.
Main Ingredients
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 150-200 g small wheel of brie or camembert Choose brie or camembert based on preference.
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • Fresh thyme (optional garnish)

Method
 

Poaching the Pears
  1. In a saucepan, combine the red wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, and orange zest. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  2. Add the pears and poach them gently for 15-20 minutes until they are tender but remain intact. Let the pears cool completely in the liquid.
Preparation
  1. Slice the top off the brie just enough to create a space for the pear. If necessary, remove a bit of the center of the brie to make more room.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry slightly and place the brie in the center.
  3. Stand the poached pear upright in the middle of the cheese. Fold the pastry up and around the pear to enclose it completely, pinching the seams to seal.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
Baking
  1. Brush the pastry with the beaten egg and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and bubbling.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm, either as a luxurious appetizer or a show-stopping dessert.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

Notes

If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat them in the oven for a few minutes to restore the pastry's crispiness before serving again. Best enjoyed fresh!
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