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Caramelized Pear Cake with Vanilla Cream

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 25-30 minutes
Total time: 60 minutes
Number of servings: 8

Get ready to delight your taste buds with a quick and delicious dessert: the caramelized pear cake with vanilla cream! This simple recipe brings together fine textures and enticing flavors, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. Here’s how to achieve a perfect result step by step.

Ingredients for the base:
- 5 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons of warm water
- 200 g sugar
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 50 ml cognac (optional, can be replaced with vanilla essence)
- 200 g flour
- 30 g cocoa
- 1 packet of baking powder

Ingredients for caramelized pears:
- 3 medium, ripe pears
- 100 g sugar
- 50 g butter
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)

Ingredients for vanilla cream:
- 500 ml milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 100 g sugar
- 40 g starch
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 50 g butter

Preparing the base:
1. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. Prepare a cake pan (24 cm in diameter) greased with butter and lined with flour.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the warm water for 5 minutes using a high-speed mixer. You will get a frothy mixture that doubles in volume.
3. Add the sugar, vanilla sugar, and cognac, continuing to mix until the mixture becomes homogeneous.
4. In another bowl, sift the flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, gently folding with a spatula to avoid losing air.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the base cool completely before removing it from the pan.

Preparing the caramelized pears:
1. In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar and stir until a light golden caramel forms.
2. Peel the pears, slice them, and add them to the skillet. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired, and cook for 5-7 minutes, gently turning them to caramelize evenly. Set aside to cool.

Preparing the vanilla cream:
1. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat, but do not let it boil. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar and starch until creamy.
2. Gradually pour the warm milk over the yolk mixture, stirring continuously to avoid curdling.
3. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Once the cream reaches the desired consistency, remove it from the heat, add the vanilla sugar and butter, stirring until completely dissolved.

Assembling the cake:
1. Cut the cooled base into two equal halves.
2. Place one half of the base on a serving platter, spread a generous layer of vanilla cream, then add the caramelized pears.
3. Cover with the second half of the base and decorate with the remaining vanilla cream. You can garnish with leftover pear slices and a drizzle of caramel on top for an elegant look.

Serving and variations:
This cake is delicious served warm or cold, and pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. If you want to add a touch of freshness, you can top it with a few mint leaves.

Enjoy this caramelized pear cake with vanilla cream, a dessert that is sure to impress anyone. It’s simple to make and will surely become your favorite!

 Ingredients: ingredients for the base: 5 eggs, 175g sugar, vanilla flavor, 3 tablespoons of cognac, 200g flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder. Ingredients for apple mousse: 250g ricotta, 300g apple puree, 70g sugar, 100ml whipped cream.