Panforte with Pears and Vanilla Cream

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425.

2. 2

   Sprinkle a few drops of lemon juice over the pears to prevent discoloring.

3. 3

   Divide 1 cup of the panforte among 4 shallow heatproof dishes.

4. 4

   In a small saucepan, scald the cream.

5. 5

   Stir in the vanilla.

6. 6

   Pour half of the cream over the panforte.

7. 7

   Top each serving with a pear half and the remaining cream.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of panforte on top.

9. 9

   Set the dishes on a cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, until the cream is bubbling and the top is brown.

10. 10

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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