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Ingredients

• 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 5 eggs, at room temperature
• 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1⁄2 cup finely ground blanched almonds
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 firm but ripe Bartlett pears, about 1 lb. total
• 1 Tbs. finely chopped crystallized ginger
• 3 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 Tbs. brandy
• Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Description

Freshly Whipped Cream Adds A Delightfully Rich Finish To Many Desserts. It's Easy To Make If You Know A Few Tricks. Be Sure The Cream Is Fresh (check The Sell-by Date) And Is Not Ultrapasteurized; It Will Whip Higher. Chill The Cream Well And Beat It In A

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