Pudding with Pears and Whipped Cream

Name: Pudding with Pears and Whipped Cream
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 cup of orange peel, chopped without seeds; 1 1/2 cups of cubed pears, core removed; 2/3 cup of sugar; 1 tablespoon of cornstarch; 2 egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups of milk; 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine; 1 teaspoon of grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1
1 cup of orange peel, chopped without seeds
2
1 1/2 cups of cubed pears, core removed
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2/3 cup of sugar
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1 tablespoon of cornstarch
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2 egg yolks
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1 1/2 cups of milk
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2 tablespoons of butter or margarine
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1 teaspoon of grated orange zest
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1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Ingredients

1
1 cup of orange peel, chopped without seeds
2
1 1/2 cups of cubed pears, core removed
3
2/3 cup of sugar
4
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
5
2 egg yolks
6
1 1/2 cups of milk
7
2 tablespoons of butter or margarine
8
1 teaspoon of grated orange zest
9
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Directions

1
Place the orange and pears in a refrigerator-safe mold with a 25 cm diameter
2
In a saucepan, mix the sugar and cornstarch
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Add the egg yolks and 4 tablespoons of milk
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Mix well
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Add the remaining milk
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Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and covers the back of a spoon
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Remove from heat and add the butter, orange zest, and vanilla extract
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Mix well and pour over the orange and pears
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Bake in a moderate oven (180°C) preheated to 1 hour or until firm in the center
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For the whipped cream: beat the egg whites until soft peaks form
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Add the sugar gradually, beating constantly until stiff and shiny peaks form
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Fold in the grated orange zest
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Spread over the warm pudding
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Reduce oven temperature to 120°C (low) and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the whipped cream is golden brown
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Serve warm