Pears in Red Wine with a Fresh Cheese Filling

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   Pears: Peel the pears and core them whole using a melon baller to scoop out the pulp from the bottom.

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   In a large saucepan, place the wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks and orange peel and bring to a boil.

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   Turn the heat down to low and add the pears.

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   Simmer them for about 30 minutes until fork tender.

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   Baste the pears occasionally to make sure they absorb the wine evenly.

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   Remove the pears from the poaching liquid, remove the cinnamon stick and reduce the liquid to 1 cup.

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   Set it aside to cool.

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   Filling: Place the cream cheese, sugar and brandy in a food processor and blend.

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   Transfer it to a bowl and fold in the whipped cream.

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    Place it in a pastry bag with a plain tip and fill the pears.

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    Place them in a shallow serving bowl and pour the reduced liquid over them.

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    Chill.

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    Sauce: Puree the strawberries with the sugar and chill.

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    To serve the dish, cover the pears with the strawberry puree.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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