Gingered Pear Strudel (Dj/hr)
| Yield: | 6 servings |
| Categories: |
| 4 | c | Water |
| 1 | c | Sugar |
| 1 1/2 | Pieces fresh ginger; peeled and sliced | |
| ; 1/2-inch thick | ||
| 1 | Vanilla bean; split | |
| 3 | Williams pears; or other sweet firm | |
| ; pears, peeled | ||
| ALMOND CREAM | ||
| 3/4 | c | Blanched slivered almonds |
| 1 | c | Confectioners' sugar |
| 1/2 | c | Unsalted butter; softened |
| 1/3 | c | Allpurpose flour |
| 2 | lg | Eggs |
| 1/2 | tb | Dark rum |
| 1/2 | lb | Phyllo pastry; thawed |
| 1/2 | c | Clarified butter; melted |
| Chocolate sorbet or vanilla ice cream |
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