Emeril's Parfait With Spiced Pear Coulis | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 pounds cooking pears, such as Bartlett or Bosc, cored and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Water
• 8 slices (1/2-inch thick) pound cake
• 2 cups sweetened whipped cream
• 2 cups Pastry Cream
• 4 ounces toasted pecan pieces