Description
A warm, elegant winter verrine inspired by Jillian’s love of soft, cozy flavours. Tender maple‑glazed pears meet silky mascarpone cream and a delicate oat‑walnut crumble. It’s refined, comforting, and perfect for winter brunches, holiday hosting, or a gentle dessert that feels luxurious without being heavy.
This verrine layers warmth, creaminess, and crunch — a perfect winter balance.
Ingredients
Maple‑Pear Layer
- 1 ripe pear, diced
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp water
- Pinch of cinnamon
Mascarpone Cream
- ¼ cup mascarpone
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Oat‑Walnut Crumble
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp oats or granola
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Cook pears: Add pear, maple syrup, water, and cinnamon to a small pan. Warm 3–4 minutes until soft and glossy. Cool slightly.
- Prepare mascarpone cream: Mix mascarpone, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Make crumble: Combine walnuts, oats/granola, and cinnamon.
- Assemble verrine:
- Spoon warm maple‑pear mixture into the bottom of a glass.
- Add a layer of mascarpone cream.
- Finish with oat‑walnut crumble.
- Serve immediately or chill for a cooler, firmer texture.
Storage
Store components separately for best texture.
- Maple‑pear mixture: 2–3 days refrigerated
- Mascarpone cream: 3 days refrigerated
- Crumble: room temperature
Assemble just before serving to maintain crunch and creaminess.
Beauty Benefits
- Pears — hydrate and soften winter skin
- Mascarpone + Greek yogurt — healthy fats + probiotics for glow
- Walnuts — omega‑3s for firmness and barrier support
- Oats — calm inflammation and support barrier health
- Maple syrup — minerals that help balance winter skin
