
Dessert with spiced pears
Description
The recipe won't take much time. In the classic version, this treat is prepared with various berries. You can also find variations with nuts, chocolate syrup, or berry syrup. In my recipe, I used spiced pears, cooked in red wine with aromatic spices and fruits. Choose firm pears so they keep their shape and don't fall apart during cooking. This dessert is perfect for a New Year's or Christmas table. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1

1. First, I prepare the mulled wine: I wash the orange and tangerine, peel them, and put the peels into a saucepan. I squeeze the juice from the fruits, pour in red wine, add spices and pomegranate juice. I place the saucepan on the stove, constantly stirring, and bring it to a boil. Then I remove it from the heat and let it steep for half an hour.
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Step 2

2. I use firm and hard pears. I wash them, cut in half, remove the seeds, and slice the pears into wedges.
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Step 3

3. Place the pears in a saucepan, pour 300 milliliters of mulled wine over them, put the saucepan on the heat and boil for 20-30 minutes. Then remove from heat and let the fruit slices steep for 2-3 hours.
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Step 4

4. Add the chilled egg whites to the dry bowl of a mixer, sprinkle in a pinch of salt, and beat for about 1–2 minutes. Then gradually add granulated sugar in portions. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
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Step 5

5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place the protein mixture on it in the shape of a circle, leaving a hollow in the center to form a sort of nest. Bake in a preheated oven at 100 degrees Celsius for 2–3 hours, then leave the baked item in the oven to cool completely.
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Step 6

6. I chill the cream in advance, pour it into the bowl of a mixer and whip it with powdered sugar, then add the cream cheese. I spread the mixture into the previously baked meringue shells (we left a special indentation for this purpose).
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Step 7

7. Place the soaked pears on the cake and decorate the dessert with pieces of orange or tangerine. Serve the cake immediately.