Pomegranate-Poached Pears with Orange-Ginger Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Stephanie Wise
Updated Dec 6, 2011
This richly colorful dessert will add a touch of sophistication to any dinner party.
Pomegranate-Poached Pears with Orange-Ginger Mascarpone Whipped Cream
- Prep Time 10 min
- Total 20 min
- Servings 4
- Ingredients 8
Ingredients
Pears
- 2 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and quartered
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
Whipped Cream
- 2 oranges
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
Instructions
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Step1Place quartered pears in 2-quart saucepan. Add pomegranate juice and granulated sugar (if pears are not completely submerged, add more juice and sugar). Heat to boiling. Cover with lid slightly ajar. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until pears are soft when pierced with fork.
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Step2Meanwhile, grate peel from oranges; set aside. In large bowl, place mascarpone cheese. Cut oranges in half; squeeze juice over mascarpone in bowl. Using electric hand mixer on low speed, beat until well blended. Add grated orange peel, whipping cream, powdered sugar and gingerroot; beat on low speed until combined. Increase speed to medium; beat until soft peaks begin to form.
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Step3On each dessert plate, place 2 warm pear quarters. Spoon whipped cream over top.
Nutrition
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