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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 c. sugar
- Water
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 4 to 5 pears
- 1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 c. lowfat milk
- 1/2 c. cream
- 1 tbsp. Grand Marnier
- 1/4 c. toasted almonds (sliced)
Directions
- Combine 1 1/2 c. sugar, 2 1/2 c. water, juice of 1 lemon and 1/2 vanilla bean in deep skillet. Bring to boil, stirring till sugar is dissolved. Add in 4 to 5 peeled, halved and cored pears, and simmer till tender (15 to 20 min), turning several times. Let cold in syrup.
- Combine 1/4 c. sugar, 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch and 2 egg yolks in top of double boiler, and beat till light. Whisk in 1/2 c. each of lowfat milk and cream; place over simmering water and stir till mix begins to thicken. Whisk vigorously till smooth and thick; then remove from heat. Stir in 1 Tbsp. Grand Marnier liqueur and cover with wax paper. Let cold.
- TO ASSEMBLE: Cover bottom of serving dish with custard. Drain pears on paper towels and place on custard (cut side down).
- Combine 1/2 c. sugar and 2 Tbsp. water in small saucepan and bring to boil till sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium-high heat till syrup turns light golden. Thicken slightly ad pour over pears and custard in thin threads to garnish. Sprinkle with 1/4 c. toasted, sliced almonds. Serves 4 to 5.
- DELICIOUS!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 186g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 319 | |
| Calories from Fat 33 | 10% |
| Total Fat 3.75g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1.95g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium 163mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 73.46g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 10% |
| Sugars 65.99g | 44% |
| Protein 1.56g | 2% |
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