Buttermilk Cake with Riesling-Poached Pears
"We get these crazy organic pears that are ugly as sin," says Tory Miller of the Moon-glow variety he uses throughout the cold winter months. Peeling them, though, reveals a fruit so beautiful and juicy that he prefers a minimalist approach, either serving them raw or poaching them in wine, such as the Riesling he uses here. More Fruit Desserts More Delicious Ideas for Pears
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Make Ahead
The cake can be kept in an airtight container overnight. The pears, Riesling syrup and crème fraîche can be refrigerated separately overnight.
Suggested Pairing
When a recipe calls for a specific type of wine in the ingredients—in this case, Riesling—pairing the dish with the same type of wine tends to work quite well. For this tender cake, choose a sweet Riesling like a late-harvest bottling or an icewine.