Mulled Wine Pears with Vanilla Creamy Rice Recipe
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Elevate your dessert game with this indulgent recipe for Mulled Wine Pears with Vanilla Creamy Rice. The sweet, spiced pears paired with rich, velvety rice create a perfect harmony of flavors, ideal for cozy gatherings or as a sophisticated treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups red wine
- 2/3 cups medium-grain white rice
- 6 small pears (peeled, cored, stems intact)
- 1 orange (thinly sliced into disks)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 300ml pouring cream
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise
Mulled Wine Pears with Vanilla Creamy Rice Recipe Directions
- Preheat the oven to 140-160 degrees Celsius.
- In a heavy saucepan over low heat, combine the red wine, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
- Add the pears and orange discs. Increase the heat to medium-high, then bring to a boil.
- Next, reduce heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, for 35 minutes or until the pears are just tender. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Grease a 1.5-liter oven-proof dish. Whisk the milk, cream, caster sugar, egg, and vanilla in a jug.
- Pour the milk mixture into the prepared dish, then add the rice. Stir to combine.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and golden. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the pears, orange, cinnamon, and star anise to a bowl. Keep warm.
- Strain the syrup into a saucepan and discard the cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer for 5 minutes or until reduced by half.
- Top the creamy rice with the mulled wine pears, oranges, spices, and warm syrup.
- Serve.
Recipe Tips
- You may use Arborio rice for this recipe to ensure that your rice has a creamy consistency.
- Use firm pears to ensure they hold their shape during poaching.
- Adjust the sweetness of the mulled wine syrup to your taste by adding more sugar or a splash of honey.
- Stir frequently while cooking the rice to prevent it from sticking and to achieve a creamy consistency.
Final Note
This Mulled Wine Pears with Vanilla Creamy Rice recipe combines elegance and comfort, making it a standout dessert. Perfect for chilly nights or festive occasions, this dish is bound to impress your guests!
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