Pumpkin Pear Bisque With Creme Fraiche Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place pumpkin chunks on one side of a rimmed baking sheet. Place sliced pears on the other side. Drizzle with olive oil and mix around to coat.
• Roast in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until pumpkin is easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, fry bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add onion and fennel; cook until onion is soft and clear, about 5 minutes. Add butter and garlic; season with cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add pumpkin and pears. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Pour in chicken broth to cover all the vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Serve hot, with crumbled goat cheese on top.

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery and cook until soft. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Strain the stock into a clean medium saucepan and whisk in the pumpkin puree until smooth. Bring to a simmer and add the 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, spices, honey and chipotle. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Add water, if the soup is too thick. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/4 cup of the creme fraiche and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix together the remaining creme fraiche and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon until combined. Divide the soup among 4 bowls and garnish with the cinnamon creme fraiche and a handful of pumpkin seeds.
• For the Spinach, Pear and Pancetta Salad: Saute pancetta in skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Pour all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings out. Add shallots and cook until soft. Add vinegar, mustard and thyme; whisk to blend. Add oil and whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. Combine spinach, pears, red onion and pancetta in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.

Steps:

• Combine heavy cream and buttermilk in glass jar and mix well. Cover and let stand at room temperature (about 70F) for 8-24 hours or until mixture thickens. Stir well to combine and then store in fridge. Will keep for up to 10 days.
• Tips:.
• 1. Use as a thickener for soups or sauces.
• 2. Spoon over fresh fruits, puddings or warm cobblers.
• 3. Can be used in boiled recipes as it will not curdle.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
• Cover and allow to sit at room temperature for 6-8 hours.
• Refrigerate.
• Use when thickened.

Steps:

• Whisk together the cream and sour cream until smooth.
• Cover the bowl with cheesecloth or a thin kitchen towel and let sit at room temperature (around 68 degrees) until it thickens.
• This will take at least 12 and up to 24 hours.
• Stir until smooth and refrigerate.
• The creme fraiche will stay fresh for several weeks.
• As it ages it will give off some water liquid.
• Either stir it back into the creme fraiche or spoon it off and discard it.

Steps:

• Sift sugar and cinnamon. With a mixer, cream butter and creme fraiche together.
• Add vanilla and salt and mix well.
• Add the sifted sugar and cinnamon, and continue beating for about 3-5 minutes. The icing should be soft & hold its shape well.