Caramelized Pear Cannoli With Praline Sauce Recipe

Name: Caramelized Pear Cannoli With Praline Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 firm ripe pears, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; Parchment paper; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 (8-oz.) package mascarpone cheese; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 8 (5-inch-long) cannoli shells

Servings: persons

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Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Toss together first 3 ingredients. Spread in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned and tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350u00b0. Let pears cool 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, bake pecans at 350u00b0 in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
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Stir together pears, mascarpone, and lemon zest. Beat cream and powdered sugar at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream mixture into pear mixture.
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Spoon pear mixture into a zip-top plastic freezer bag; snip 1 corner of bag to make a 1-inch hole. Pipe pear mixture into cannoli shells. Place in a 13- x 9-inch pan. Cover and chill 2 hours before serving. Serve cannoli with warm Praline Sauce, and sprinkle with toasted pecans. Garnish, if desired.
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Note: We tested with cannoli shells purchased from our grocer's bakery. Ask the bakery clerk if you don't see them.
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Pair with: Saracco Moscato d'Asti.
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Get Caramelized Pear Cannoli made, stuffed, and in the fridge 2 days ahead.

381

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 firm ripe pears, cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, melted, Parchment paper, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Pear Cannoli With Praline Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caramelized Pear Cannoli With Praline Sauce

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