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A rustic French-inspired dessert made with crinkled phyllo, pears, brie, and a simple custard. Lightly crisp on the outside and tender within.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French-Inspired
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 medium ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz brie, cubed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Crumple individual phyllo sheets into loose ruffles and layer them in the dish.
  3. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the phyllo.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly crisp.
  5. Top with sliced pears and brie cubes.
  6. Whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  7. Pour custard mixture over the warm phyllo.
  8. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
  9. Cool 15 minutes, then drizzle with honey or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best texture, pour custard over warm phyllo. Serve warm for maximum creaminess.

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