Caramelized Pear Buttercream
American style buttercream featuring sautéed pears that have been processed until smooth. The puree is enhanced with a pinch of salt and a blurb of vanilla bean paste. The sweet buttercream has a lovely intense pear flavor.
Ingredients
Caramelized Pears
- 2 each ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into long strips
- 5 grams unsalted butter (1 teaspoon)
- 14 grams brown sugar (1 tablespoon)
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 5 grams vanilla bean paste (1 teaspoon)
Buttercream
- 56 grams unsalted butter (4 tablespoons OR 1/2 stick)
- 250 grams powdered sugar (2 cups)
- 60 grams heavy cream (1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Caramelized Pears
- Add pear strips, unsalted butter, and brown sugar to small skillet. Sauté over low heat until pears are soft, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and cool. Add caramelized pears to food processor. Process until smooth. Set aside.
Buttercream
- Add unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream to stand mixer. Beat on low until fluffy. Fold in processed caramelized pears.