Brandied Pears with Mascarpone Cream Sauce Recipe

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"BelGioioso Mascarpone makes this elegant dessert delicious."

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  • 4 large fresh pears, each sliced into 6 wedges
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 8 ounces BelGioioso Mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

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    1. Toss pear slices in lemon juice to prevent browning. Melt butter in large pan over low heat. Add sliced pears and saute for a few minutes until heated through. Add brown sugar and stir until melted and the pears are coated. Heat mixture until pears start to soften, then add brandy.
    2. Bring to a boil and poach pears until soft and heated through.
    3. Mix mascarpone with maple syrup and serve pears warm or slightly cooled with a dollop of mascarpone cream sauce.

    Footnotes

    • You can use cognac instead of brandy.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Serving: 310 calories;17.2 g fat;37.7 g carbohydrates;2.6 g protein;48 mg cholesterol;17 mg sodium.Full nutrition
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