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26 March 2025

Frozen Pear Sorbet Cups—Elegant, Light & Fruity

JojoM

Frozen Pear Sorbet Cups—Elegant, Light & Fruity

Conference pears hollowed and filled with silky pear sorbet—light, elegant and naturally sweet. A refined make-ahead frozen fruit dessert.

Frozen Pear Sorbet Cups—Elegant, Light & Fruity 🍐✨

If you're looking for a frozen fruit dessert that feels refined yet wonderfully simple, these Frozen Pear Sorbet Cups deliver elegance in every bite. Made by hollowing out Conference pears and filling them with silky homemade sorbet, this treat is naturally sweet, subtly aromatic and beautifully refreshing. It’s the kind of make-ahead dessert that impresses without effort—and looks stunning on the table. ❄️🍐

Why These Pear Sorbet Cups Stand Out

Using the pears themselves as natural “cups” gives this dessert both charm and practicality. The frozen shells keep the sorbet perfectly chilled, and the combination of pear pulp, glucose powder, and super neutrose results in a smooth, professional-quality sorbet texture. A splash of Williamine adds a fragrant warmth that elevates the fruitiness even further. 💛

Whether you’re planning a dinner party or just want a refreshing treat after a light meal, these pear sorbet cups strike the perfect balance between elegant and easy.

What Makes This Sorbet Extra Smooth 🍨

This recipe follows classic sorbet-making principles for a stable, scoopable finish:

  • Super neutrose helps create a silky body and slow melting.
  • Glucose powder improves texture and prevents icy crystallization.
  • Pear pulp + reserved flesh lock in fresh fruit flavour.
  • Ice cream maker churning aerates the mixture for a delicate mouthfeel.

Together, these techniques give you a sorbet that tastes clean and light, with a dreamy, velvety consistency.

Using Conference Pears 🍐

Conference pears are ideal here—they’re fragrant, sweet, and firm enough to hold their shape after hollowing. Freezing them before filling ensures your sorbet stays beautifully set when piped into the shells.

If your pears are very ripe, chill them well before hollowing to make the process easier.

Serving & Presentation Ideas 🎉

  • Leave the tops on for a charming, rustic presentation.
  • Add a dusting of frozen pear crystals from excess sorbet.
  • Serve on a bed of crushed ice for a luxurious tableside touch.
  • Pair with almond tuiles, shortbread or honey crisps for texture.

This dessert is naturally elegant—minimal garnish needed.

Make-Ahead Friendly ⏳

The best part? Every component can be prepped ahead:

  • Pear shells can be frozen up to a day in advance.
  • Sorbet can be churned and chilled ahead, ready for piping.
  • Assembly takes just minutes.

Perfect for entertaining!

Final Thoughts 💛

These Frozen Pear Sorbet Cups bring together everything you’d want in a summer or dinner-party dessert—lightness, freshness, elegance, and a touch of technical finesse. With simple ingredients and smart pastry techniques, you get a stunning result that tastes just as beautiful as it looks. Enjoy this fruity, refreshing showstopper! ❄️🍐✨

Frozen Pear Sorbet Cups—Elegant, Light & Fruity

JojoM

Conference pears hollowed and filled with silky pear sorbet—light, elegant and naturally sweet. A refined make-ahead frozen fruit dessert.

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make ahead sorbet
ice cream maker sorbet
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
180 mins
Servings
8

Chef's Tips

  • Freeze the pear shells long enough so the sorbet doesn’t melt on contact.

  • Use fully ripe pears for maximum natural sweetness.

  • Williamine can be replaced with pear liqueur or omitted for an alcohol-free version.

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Ingredients

USMetric

Pear Shells

Pear Sorbet

Instructions

Prepare Pear Shells

  1. 1

    Slice the tops off the pears at three-quarters of their height.

  2. 2

    Scoop out seeds and a little flesh; reserve the flesh.

  3. 3

    Freeze the pear shells and tops for 2 hours.

Make Pear Sorbet

  1. 1

    Heat the water in a saucepan.

  2. 2

    Mix sugar, glucose powder and super neutrose, then sprinkle into the hot water.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil, then transfer to a container and chill for 2–3 hours.

  4. 4

    Add pear pulp, Williamine and reserved flesh, then blend until smooth.

  5. 5

    Churn in an ice cream maker for 10–15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a cold bowl and freeze for 2 hours.

Assembly

  1. 1

    Pipe the frozen sorbet into the chilled pear shells using a large plain tip.

  2. 2

    Replace the tops and serve immediately.

Comments & Reviews

  • Aileen

    4/18/2025

    I skipped the alcohol and it still tasted amazing. Very easy to prep ahead.

  • Marco

    4/2/2025

    Tried it for a dinner party and everyone loved the presentation. The sorbet was super smooth!

  • Lara

    3/29/2025

    Such a beautiful dessert—light and refreshing. The pear flavour really comes through.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 filled pear cup

Calories 165
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 3mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 42g15%
Dietary Fiber 4g14%
Sugars 36g
Protein 0.5g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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