Caramelized Pear Yule «Log» with Sweet Clover Cream
Ricardo was (just a little) proud when he brought out this masterpiece. A yule log but reimagined—and no rolling involved! Thanks to gorgeously caramelized pears, a kiss of local sweet…
Instructions
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In a bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Let bloom for 5 minutes.
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In a saucepan off the heat, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and flour. Whisk in the eggs. Add the milk and sweet clover extract. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly and scraping the bottom and sides of the pan. Simmer for 30 seconds.
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Off the heat, stir in the gelatin until it dissolves. Strain through a sieve to remove lumps, if needed. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the cream. Let cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or until completely chilled. When ready to use, stir with a spatula to soften.
Ricardo was (just a little) proud when he brought out this masterpiece. A yule log but reimagined—and no rolling involved! Thanks to gorgeously caramelized pears, a kiss of local sweet clover (or imported vanilla) and sinful pastry cream softened with whipped cream, this beaut will put your holiday menu over the top. Especially decorated with star-shaped (or any shape, really!) gingerbread cookies; we made our own, but you can use store-bought to save time.
