Cranberry Mascarpone and Pralines |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Pralines can be made ahead and stored at room temperature. The filling can be prepared and refrigerated up to 3 days. Recipe is from Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Appetizer magazine. Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon butter, cut up (no substitute) |
1/3 cup almonds, finely chopped |
1 (8 ounce) carton mascarpone cheese |
1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped |
1/2 teaspoon orange peel, finely shredded |
1 tablespoon orange liqueur (or orange juice) |
fresh strawberry, halves |
Directions:
1. Line a baking sheet with foil. Butter the foil; set aside.
2. For pralines, cook sugar and butter in a heavy 8-inch skillet over medium heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking skillet occasionally. Do not stir.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until sugar turns golden, stirring often with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat; stir in nuts. Immediately spread coated nuts in a thin layer on prepared baking sheet. Cool; break into small pieces.
4. Meanwhile, combine mascarpone cheese, cranberries, orange peel, and liqueur or juice in a medium mixing bowl. Spoon mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2 inch wide open-star tip. Pipe onto strawberry halves; arrange on a small plate. Garnish with pieces of praline.
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