Directions
Poached Pears in Liquid
Drain the pears and cut in half lengthwise
In a medium pot, bring juice and sugar to boil over high heat. Continue to boil on high for 2 minutes.
Remove pot from the heat and carefully place the pears into the liquid.
Use a small plate or bowl to fully submerge the pears in the liquid, if necessary. Let cool to room temp.
Transfer the liquid and pears to a storage container or zip-top bag and refrigerate. The longer the pears sit in the liquid, the darker they will become. A strong, saturated color is reached after two days.
Once desired color is achieved, remove liquid and store pears in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Mascarpone Filling
Whip mascarpone until fluffy using a hand held mixer or the whisk attachment on a stand mixer.
Gradually add sweetened condense milk while continuing to whip until well blended. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides.
Continue whipping on high speed for 2-3 minutes. Add the Champagne Paste and blend well.
Scoop filling into tart shells and level filling with a straight or offset metal spatula.
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Assembly
Cut and arrange pears just before serving. Starting a ½" from the top of the pear, make 3-4 lengthwise cuts.
After cutting, the pear should still be intact at the very top. Slightly fan out each pear and place on top of the chilled filling.
Recipe Note:
Tips:
- If mascarpone is not available, cream cheese may be substituted.
- After pears have soaked, the liquid can be reduced to create a sauce. Bring liquid to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce to maintain a simmer and continue to cook until the volume is reduced by half.
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