Amaretto Baked Pears With Mascarpone Recipe

Name: Amaretto Baked Pears With Mascarpone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ripe bosc pears, halved and core removed with spoon; 1 vanilla pod; 1 tablespoon sugar; 150 ml amaretto liqueur, plus a little more; 200 g mascarpone; 1 1/2 tablespoons icing sugar; 100 g unsalted butter; 100 g caster sugar; 60 g plain flour; 1 egg; 100 g whole almonds, coarsley ground in processor; 8 amaretti cookie crumbs

Servings: persons

2 ripe bosc pears, halved and core removed with spoon
1 vanilla pod
1 tablespoon sugar
150 ml amaretto liqueur, plus a little more
200 g mascarpone
1 1/2 tablespoons icing sugar
100 g unsalted butter
100 g caster sugar
60 g plain flour
1 egg
100 g whole almonds, coarsley ground in processor
8 amaretti cookie crumbs

1
To make almond cream - Beat butter and sugar together until combined, add flour and egg until combined. Beat in almonds, stir in 3/4 of crushed biscuits.
2
Pack 1 tablespoon of almond cream into the cored out section of each pear half.
3
Split the vanilla pod in half, scrape out seeds and mix with sugar. Chop vanilla pod into large pieces.
4
Place pears into baking dish, sprinkle over vanilla sugar, remaining biscuits, vanilla pod pieces and drizzle with amaretto.
5
Bake in over at 200C gor 10 minutes or until pears are cooked.
6
Mix together mascapone and icing sugar.
7
Remove pears from oven and transfere to serving plates.
8
Drizzle a little extra amaretto into baking dish and stir pan juices.
9
Serve pan with sweetened mascopone and the amaretto pan juices - enjoy.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ripe bosc pears, halved and core removed with spoon, 1 vanilla pod, 1 tablespoon sugar, 150 ml amaretto liqueur, plus a little more, and more.

Yes, Amaretto Baked Pears With Mascarpone falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Amaretto Baked Pears With Mascarpone

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