Pear and coconut parfait with chocolate cardamom sauce
For the pear compote, peel the pears and half them lengthways. Remove the core from each pear and cut into medium dice. Combine the pear, apple juice, and vanilla pod in a medium saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes or until the pear is tender. Chill.
Blend the coconut flesh, coconut milk, sugar, lemon juice and mascarpone to a smooth purée with the MQ9. Even hard foods like coconuts can be easily blended due to the up and down movement of the innovative shaft which results in 250% more active cutting surface to work with.* In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form and fold into the coconut cream. Divide the chilled pear compote between 6 glasses and spoon the coconut parfait on top. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
To make the sauce, heat the milk, cardamom and butter in a saucepan, but do not boil. Place the chocolate in the beaker of the MQ9 and pour the warm milk on top. Blend to a smooth sauce.
Pear and coconut parfait with chocolate cardamom sauce
For the pear compote, peel the pears and half them lengthways. Remove the core from each pear and cut into medium dice. Combine the pear, apple juice, and vanilla pod in a medium saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes or until the pear is tender. Chill.
Blend the coconut flesh, coconut milk, sugar, lemon juice and mascarpone to a smooth purée with the MQ9. Even hard foods like coconuts can be easily blended due to the up and down movement of the innovative shaft which results in 250% more active cutting surface to work with.* In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form and fold into the coconut cream. Divide the chilled pear compote between 6 glasses and spoon the coconut parfait on top. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
To make the sauce, heat the milk, cardamom and butter in a saucepan, but do not boil. Place the chocolate in the beaker of the MQ9 and pour the warm milk on top. Blend to a smooth sauce.
