This week's #SundaySupper event is perfect for the holidays - we're sharing libational creations, using an alcoholic beverage or flavoring as an ingredient. I decided to feature one of my favorite winter treats: baked pears.
Espuma is similar to Italian zabaglione, or French
sabayon - egg yolks and sugar whisked to a luscious froth over simmering water. You can make this in a matter of moments. And, served warm, spiked with tequila, this is almost magical!
The secret to a foamy espuma: whisk continuously. Do not stop.
Ingredients serves 2
The secret to a foamy espuma: whisk continuously. Do not stop.Ingredients serves 2
- 2 pears (I like Bosc pears for their shape)
- 1/4 C water
- 2 T honey
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/4 C organic granulated sugar
- juice from 1 organic lemon
- 1/4 C tequila (I used Buddha's Hand-Infused Tequila)
- shortbread cookies, crumbled, for serving
Procedure
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel the pears and place them in a rimmed baking dish. Whisk the honey into the water and pour it over the pears. Cover with foil and bake for an hour or until the pears are soft to the touch. Let rest while you make the espuma.
In a double-boiler or a stainless steel bowl over a pan of simmering water, whisk together the egg yolks,
sugar, juice, and tequila. Whisk the yolk
mixture continuously, until it becomes thick and fluffy, about 7 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the saucepan.
Spoon the warm espuma into a serving bowl, arrange the baked pear on top of the foam, and crumble some shortbread cookies over the top.
Here are the other libational creations...
Libations
- Big Easy Milk Punch by The Weekend Gourmet
- Blue Sparkling Star Cocktail by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Boozy Iced Spanish Coffee by Nosh My Way
- Campari Mint Spritzer by eating in instead
- Cranberry Moscow Mule by Ruffles & Truffles
- Creamy, Loaded Eggnog by La Bella Vita Cucina
- Malibu Breeze by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Merry Berry Spritz by Amee's Savory Dish
- Minty Lime Rum by A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
- Pomegranate Panache by Jane's Adventures in Dinner
- Rhubarb Fool Cocktail by Food Lust People Love
- Southern Pomegranate Sparkler by Noshing With The Nolands
- Sparkling Pomegranate Berry Punch by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Vanilla Bailey's With A Twist by Momma's Meals
- Apple Bourbon Pulled Pork Sliders by Curious Cuisiniere
- Beerberry Pancakes by Brunch with Joy
- Beet Relish by What Smells So Good?
- Belgian Beef Stew with Belgian Ale by Cooking On The Ranch
- Brandied Triple Cheese Ball by Magnolia Days
- Champagne Chicken by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
- Cornish Game Hens with Sausage Red Wine Sauce over Polenta by The Texan New Yorker
- Craft Beer Jelly by Nik Snacks
- Eggnog Dutch Baby Pancakes with Cranberries by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Hot Buttered Rum Balls by Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
- Lentil Soup with Wine Braised Shallots by Pancake Warriors
- Red Wine Braised Short Ribs by Cooking Chat
- Amaretto Coconut Biscotti with Amaretto Salted Caramel Drizzle by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Amaretto Cranberry Swirled Cheesecake by The Life and Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch
- Baked Pears with a Warm Tequila-Citrus Espuma by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Bourbon Cranberry Compote by Pies and Plots
- Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Rum Cake by Wallflour Girl
- Chocolate Stout Beer Brownies by The Perfect Brownie
- Dumante Frozen Espresso Creams by Seduction in the Kitchen
- Honey Chamomile Hot Toddy Tea Cake by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Kahlua Bundt Cake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Red Wine Poached Pears with Ricotta and Balsamic Glaze by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Rum Glazed Cookie Cream Buns by NinjaBaker
- Tiramisu Biscotti by The Redhead Baker
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I couldn't wait to see what Espuma was and now I know I have to make it. Thanks for sharing the recipe and cheers!
ReplyDeleteIt's SO easy!! You'll have to try it and tell me what you think.
DeletePears are my favorite autumn fruit...and now I have a new dish and lovely, boozy sauce to try! Delish!
ReplyDeleteHooray! Thanks, Liz.
DeleteI love pears and this sounds so good. I do have to ask, is that a hand in the tequila bottle?
ReplyDeleteDeanna, it's Buddha's Hand-Infused Tequila. So, yes, it's a hand!! ;)
DeleteLove a pear dessert like this one. I love pears for the holidays!!
ReplyDeleteStunning! These are all new flavors to me!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cindy. You can't go wrong with citrus and tequila though, can you?
DeleteI love this idea! Pinned. Happy Holidays to you and your family and great choice for our event.
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays to you, too, Lea Ann.
DeleteWhat a wonderful pear dessert! I just love it!
ReplyDeleteWHOA. Just, whoa! I caught one glance at that awesome sauce and melted in my socks. I'm saving this recipe for sure, it's so unique and I love it to bits already!! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ala! I would love t hear how it goes when you make it. It's definitely unique and delicious!
DeleteThis sounds so delicious! And thanks for the tips on a sauce many aren't too familiar with making (or at least, I'm not!). :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie! I hope you give it a try. It's so easy...and delicious.
DeleteThis looks incredible and I bet it tasted even better!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah. They did taste pretty amazing if I may say so myself.
DeleteWowzers! These look amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Serena. These were as delicious as they looked, too.
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