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Conference pears hollowed and filled with silky pear sorbet—light, elegant and naturally sweet. A refined make-ahead frozen fruit dessert.
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. ❄️🍐
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.
This recipe follows classic sorbet-making principles for a stable, scoopable finish:
Together, these techniques give you a sorbet that tastes clean and light, with a dreamy, velvety consistency.
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.
This dessert is naturally elegant—minimal garnish needed.
The best part? Every component can be prepped ahead:
Perfect for entertaining!
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! ❄️🍐✨
Conference pears hollowed and filled with silky pear sorbet—light, elegant and naturally sweet. A refined make-ahead frozen fruit dessert.

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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Slice the tops off the pears at three-quarters of their height.
Scoop out seeds and a little flesh; reserve the flesh.
Freeze the pear shells and tops for 2 hours.
Heat the water in a saucepan.
Mix sugar, glucose powder and super neutrose, then sprinkle into the hot water.
Bring to a boil, then transfer to a container and chill for 2–3 hours.
Add pear pulp, Williamine and reserved flesh, then blend until smooth.
Churn in an ice cream maker for 10–15 minutes.
Transfer to a cold bowl and freeze for 2 hours.
Pipe the frozen sorbet into the chilled pear shells using a large plain tip.
Replace the tops and serve immediately.
4/18/2025
I skipped the alcohol and it still tasted amazing. Very easy to prep ahead.
4/2/2025
Tried it for a dinner party and everyone loved the presentation. The sorbet was super smooth!
3/29/2025
Such a beautiful dessert—light and refreshing. The pear flavour really comes through.
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Serving Size: 1 filled pear cup
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