Flaming Pears Melba

1. 1

   Place 12 pear halves, cut side down on paper towels.

2. 2

   For the filling, combine cream cheese, sugar & enough reserved pear syrup to make a spreadable filling.

3. 3

   Add walnuts, & stir to mix well.

4. 4

   Spread 1 tablespoon of filling onto the FLAT surface of each pear.

5. 5

   Press together each set of two halves to make 6 'whole' pears.

6. 6

   For the sauce, in saucepan, blend cold water & cornstarch, then add thawed raspberries.

7. 7

   Cook & stir until thick.

8. 8

   Run cooked raspberries through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Keep warm.

9. 9

   When ready to serve, preheat 1/4 cup brandy.

10. 10

    Pour brandy on top of warm raspberry sauce, then ignite with LONG match.

11. 11

    Immediately, & with a long-handled dipper, spoon flaming sauce over pears, & serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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