Crispy Black Sesame and Pear Rolls with Warm Honey Cream
An original dessert of thin, crispy layers filled with sautéed pear, gentle spices, and black sesame, baked until golden and served with a warm honey-yogurt cream. It combines crunch, juicy fruit, and an elegant creamy finish.
Ingredients
- 2 units ripe but firm pears (peladas and cut diced small)
- 30 g unsalted butter (divided)
- 40 g brown sugar
- 2 g ground cinnamon
- 1 g ground cardamom
- 18 g black sesame seeds
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 180 g phyllo dough (approx. 6 leaves)
- 70 g honey (divided)
- 180 g plain Greek yogurt
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 1 g fine salt
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt 15 g of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pears, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, 1 tablespoon of honey, lemon juice, and salt. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the fruit is tender but not falling apart and the liquid has reduced.
- 3
Stir 1 tablespoon of black sesame into the pear filling, mix well, and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- 4
Melt the remaining 15 g of butter. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on the work surface and lightly brush it with butter. Place another sheet on top and brush again. Cut into 3 long strips of equal size. Repeat with the remaining phyllo to make 9 double strips.
- 5
Divide the pear filling among one end of each strip. Roll them up, folding the sides inward, to form compact rolls. Place them seam-side down on the tray.
- 6
Brush the rolls with any remaining butter and sprinkle the remaining black sesame over the top.
- 7
Bake for 14 to 18 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F until deeply golden and crisp.
- 8
Meanwhile, place the Greek yogurt, heavy cream, the remaining 2 tablespoons of honey, and the vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Warm over very low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, without boiling, stirring until smooth and gently warm.
- 9
Serve the freshly baked rolls with the warm honey cream spooned over or on the side for dipping.
Chef tips
If phyllo dries out quickly, keep it covered with a barely damp towel while assembling. Bosc or Conference pears work especially well because they hold their shape.
Substitutions
You can swap the pear for firm apples. Black sesame can be replaced with toasted white sesame, although the look and flavor profile will change. Heavy cream can be replaced with more yogurt for a lighter, tangier sauce.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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