26 March 2025
Frozen Pear Sorbet Cups
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Conference pears hollowed and filled with silky pear sorbet—light and naturally sweet. A make-ahead frozen fruit dessert.
Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
180 mins
Servings
8
Recipe Snapshot
Rating4.7
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.
Tools Used
Knife(opens in a new tab)SpoonSaucepan(opens in a new tab)Immersion Blender(opens in a new tab)Ice Cream Maker(opens in a new tab)Freezer-safe Container
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Ingredients
Ingredients
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Pear Shells
Pear Sorbet
Instructions
Prepare Pear Shells
- 1
Slice the tops off the pears at three-quarters of their height.
- 2
Scoop out seeds and a little flesh; reserve the flesh.
- 3
Freeze the pear shells and tops for 2 hours.
Make Pear Sorbet
- 1
Heat the water in a saucepan.
- 2
Mix sugar, glucose powder and super neutrose, then sprinkle into the hot water.
- 3
Bring to a boil, then transfer to a container and chill for 2–3 hours.
- 4
Add pear pulp, Williamine and reserved flesh, then blend until smooth.
- 5
Churn in an ice cream maker for 10–15 minutes.
- 6
Transfer to a cold bowl and freeze for 2 hours.
Assembly
- 1
Pipe the frozen sorbet into the chilled pear shells using a large plain tip.
- 2
Replace the tops and serve immediately.
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Frozen Pear Sorbet Cups
Frozen Pear Sorbet Cups
These pear sorbet cups use hollowed pears as the serving shell for a pear-based sorbet with a small amount of pear eau-de-vie. The dessert stays light and works well as a make-ahead fruit course.
Sorbet Base
Sorbet Base
The sorbet is made with pear pulp, reserved pear flesh, sugar, glucose powder, super neutrose, water, and Williamine. The stabilizers help the texture stay smoother after churning and freezing.
Pear Shells
Pear Shells
Freezing the pear shells before filling helps the sorbet hold its shape and keeps the dessert cold for longer once plated.
Serving Notes
Serving Notes
These pear sorbet cups can be served plain or with a crisp cookie if you want extra texture. The tops can be added back before serving if you want the fruit shape to stay more intact.
Tips
Tips
- Freeze the pear shells well before filling
- Use ripe pears with good aroma
- Omit the alcohol or replace it with pear liqueur if needed
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 filled pear cup
Calories 1658%
% Reference Intake*
Total Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 3mg
Total Carbohydrates 42g16%
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 36g40%
Protein 0.5g1%
* Reference intakes are based on an average adult's 8,400 kJ / 2,000 kcal diet. Your needs may be higher or lower.
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Aileen
· 18 Apr 2025I skipped the alcohol and it still tasted very good. Very easy to prep ahead.
Marco
· 2 Apr 2025Tried it for a dinner party and everyone loved the presentation. The sorbet was very smooth.
Lara
· 29 Mar 2025Such a nice dessert—light and refreshing. The pear flavour really comes through.
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