Golden Brioche, Caramelized Pears, and Honey Whipped Cream
Golden Brioche, Caramelized Pears, and Honey Whipped Cream
Skill level
Easy
Cooking time
50 minutes
Servings/Yield
4 servings
Ingredients

4 slices of brioche

3 eggs

250 ml milk

20 g butter

50 g sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 knob of butter

2 pears

200 ml cold heavy cream (35%)

50 g artisanal honey

Directions
  1. Prepare the custard for the brioche:
    • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
    • Pour the mixture into a flat dish and soak the brioche slices for a few minutes.
  2. Cook the brioche:
    • Once the brioche is well soaked, melt a knob of butter in a pan.
    • Place the brioche slices in the pan and cook on each side until golden brown.
    • This should take about 10 minutes in total.
  3. Caramelize the pears:
    • Wash, peel, and core the pears, then cut them into wedges. Drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
    • Melt 20 g of butter in a pan, then add the pear wedges.
    • Sprinkle with sugar and caramelize on all sides, turning the pears frequently.
    • Once caramelized, remove from heat and keep warm.
  4. Make the honey whipped cream:
    • Take the heavy cream out of the refrigerator right before whipping to ensure it is very cold.
    • Pour the cream into the bowl of a stand mixer and attach the whisk.
    • Start whisking on low speed. Once the mixture begins to thicken, add the honey and increase the speed to high.
    • Continue whisking until the cream holds stiff peaks.
  5. Assemble the dish:
    • Place a slice of golden brioche on a plate.
    • Top with the caramelized pear wedges.
    • Using a piping bag or spatula, add a generous dollop of honey whipped cream.