Caramelized Pears and Lemon Zest Pie
4 servings
60 minutes
Pear pie with caramelized pears and lemon zest is a refined treat inspired by Russian baking traditions. Its harmony of flavors captivates from the first moment: a tender dough based on cottage cheese, infused with the aroma of vanilla and lemon freshness, hides juicy pears caramelized in cane sugar underneath. The caramel gives the pie a deep sweetness with a light hint of caramel spice that turns each slice into a true gastronomic delight. This pie is perfect for a cozy family tea time when you want to warm up with homey comfort and treat yourself to a sweet indulgence. It’s best served slightly warm so that the caramel remains soft and the flavor unfolds even more.
1
Whip the butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Add the egg, cottage cheese, lemon zest and mix well. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until homogeneous.
- Butter: 200 g
- Sugar: 100 g
- Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Soft cottage cheese: 100 g
- Lemon zest: 30 g
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: pinch
2
Cut the pears, remove the core, and slice into small wedges.
- Pears: 4 pieces
3
For the caramel, melt the butter, add brown sugar, and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
- Butter: 200 g
- Cane sugar: 100 g
4
Line a medium diameter mold with baking paper for convenience, pour in the caramel, arrange the pears in a fan shape, and cover with dough on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 50 minutes. Let it cool slightly in the mold and then invert onto a plate.
- Cane sugar: 100 g
- Pears: 4 pieces
- Wheat flour: 200 g