So, you want elegance without sweating off your contour? Enter Coffee-Infused Poached Pears with Whipped Cream—a whole moment on a plate. It’s sophisticated, but make it caffeinated. Think wine-night energy, minus the hangover and plus a caffeine high. These pears bathe in a bold espresso bath like they’re at a spa you can’t afford. Then they get topped with creamy, dreamy vegan whipped goodness. It’s basically dessert that pretends to be health food. Pears? Fruit. Whip? Coconut. Coffee? Mental stability. So go ahead, poach like the queen you are and serve up drama—one chic pear at a time.
Coffee-Infused Poached Pears with Whipped Cream
Gorgeously tender pears poached in a rich coffee syrup and topped with luscious plant-based whipped cream—decadent, classy, and surprisingly simple.
Ingredients
For the Poached Pears:
- 4 firm Bosc or Anjou pears peeled
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk chilled overnight
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Garnish:
- Shaved dark chocolate
- Crushed roasted hazelnuts
Instructions
- Brew the coffee and pour it into a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Peel pears, leaving the stems on like cute little dessert handles.
- Gently place pears in the saucepan, standing upright if possible.
- Simmer for 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally to coat evenly.
- Remove pears with a slotted spoon and let them cool slightly.
- Chill the poaching liquid for later drizzling (because yes, we drizzle here).
- Scoop solid coconut cream into a bowl, leaving the liquid behind.
- Whip with maple syrup and vanilla until fluffy and fabulous.
- Plate each pear, top with whipped cream, and drizzle with coffee syrup.
- Sprinkle chocolate or nuts for glam, then devour like a culinary goddess.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Potassium: 7%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Calcium: 4%
💡 Tips & Flavor Boosts
- Use vanilla beans instead of extract for extra bougie energy.
- Add a splash of coffee liqueur if you’re feeling spicy and grown.
- Don’t skip the garnish—it’s the accessory that pulls the whole outfit together.
