GRILLED PEARS WITH MASCARPONE CHEESE

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For a light dessert after a big barbecue, we stuff pears with mascarpone cheese and gingersnap cookies. Add a drizzle of caramel sauce for a sweet touch. -Faith Cromwell, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 20), divided
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 ripe medium pears, halved and cored
Hot caramel ice cream topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine mascarpone, 3/4 cup crushed cookies and lemon zest; refrigerate until serving. Place pears, cut side down, on a greased grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes or until pears are tender and begin to caramelize. Cool slightly., Spoon cheese mixture over pears. Sprinkle with remaining crushed cookies. If desired, drizzle with caramel topping.

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