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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Something different for dessert. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Position oven rack in the middle of oven; preheat oven to 375°; lightly butter and 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
2. Drain the pear halves, reserving 3/4 cup of the syrup.
3. 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.
4. Add flour and sugar to a blender or food processor; blend or process until combined.
5. Add in the mascarpone, eggs, vanilla, reserved pear syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
6. Blend/process until the batter is smooth, about 20 seconds.
7. Pour batter over the fruit; sprinkle with the brown sugar.
8. Bake custard until puffy and light brown and the center is set when gently shaken, about 25-30 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and cool on a baking rack for 5-10 minutes; serve warm.
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