PEAR MASCARPONE CUSTARD

Pear Mascarpone Custard image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans pears in light syrup
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 tablespoons light brown sugar

Steps:

Position oven rack in the middle of oven; preheat oven to 375°; lightly butter and 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
Drain the pear halves, reserving 3/4 cup of the syrup.
Put pear halves on a cutting surface, flat side down, and score the rounded side with shallow, crosswise cuts; arrange the pears in the prepared baking dish.
Add flour and sugar to a blender or food processor; blend or process until combined.
Add in the mascarpone, eggs, vanilla, reserved pear syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Blend/process until the batter is smooth, about 20 seconds.
Pour batter over the fruit; sprinkle with the brown sugar.
Bake custard until puffy and light brown and the center is set when gently shaken, about 25-30 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool on a baking rack for 5-10 minutes; serve warm.