Poached Pear and Peanut Ice Cream Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 ripe pears, peeled and cored
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine water, sugar, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low and add pears to the saucepan. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until pears are tender.
3. Remove pears from poaching liquid and let cool completely. Reserve poaching liquid for later use.
4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
5. Chop cooled pears into small pieces and fold them into the peanut butter mixture.
6. Pour mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish or a loaf pan and freeze for at least 6 hours.
7. When ready to serve, scoop ice cream into bowls and drizzle poaching liquid over the top.

Verdict

The combination of poached pears and peanut butter is a match made in heaven. This ice cream is incredibly creamy and rich, with a subtle sweetness from the pears. It’s the perfect dessert for a warm summer night.

Serving Suggestions

For an extra crunch, sprinkle some chopped peanuts on top of the ice cream. You can also serve it with a warm slice of apple pie for a delicious twist on a classic dessert.