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Pear Entremet with Mascarpone Pistachio Mousse

A delightful dessert combining sweet pears, creamy mascarpone, and nutty pistachio, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying after dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: French, International
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 150 g shortbread biscuits Crumble for base preparation.
  • 75 g melted butter Used to bind the biscuit base.
Pistachio Mascarpone Mousse
  • 250 g mascarpone cheese
  • 200 ml heavy cream Divided into two portions.
  • 100 g pistachio paste Use high-quality for better flavor.
  • 50 g powdered sugar
  • 3 sheets gelatine Soaked in cold water.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pear Compote
  • 3 pears Peeled and chopped.
  • 50 g sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation of Base
  1. Crumble the shortbread biscuits and mix them with the melted butter.
  2. Press this mixture into the bottom of a pastry ring.
  3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preparation of Pistachio Mascarpone Mousse
  1. Soak the gelatine sheets in cold water.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the mascarpone, pistachio paste, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat a little bit of heavy cream and dissolve the squeezed gelatine into it.
  4. Combine this mixture with the mascarpone and mix well.
  5. Whip the remaining heavy cream until stiff, then gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
Preparation of Pear Compote
  1. Peel and chop the pears into small pieces.
  2. In a saucepan, cook the pears with the sugar and lemon juice over low heat until they are tender.
  3. Allow to cool.
Assembly of Entremet
  1. Pour the pistachio mascarpone mousse over the biscuit base and smooth the top.
  2. Spoon the pear compote on top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the entremet to set.
Serving
  1. Carefully remove the entremet from the ring.
  2. Decorate with crushed pistachios and slices of pears if desired.
  3. Enjoy this delightful treat!

Notes

Store any leftover entremet in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for optimal freshness. It's best enjoyed within 2 to 3 days, though flavors may improve as it sits.