Pinwheel Pears With Raspberry Sauce Recipe

1. 1

   Combine the softened cream cheese, ricotta cheese and pistachio or possibly pecans; set aside.

2. 2

   Wash pears; pat dry.

3. 3

   Core each pear, leaving a center hole about 1 inch in diameter.

4. 4

   Fill each pear with the cream cheese nut mix.

5. 5

   Wrap the stuffed pears in clear plastic wrap or possibly foil; refrigeratetill ready to serve.

6. 6

   Just before serving, unwrap pears and cut crosswise into about 1/4 inch thick slices.

7. 7

   Spoon a little of the Raspberry Sauce onto each serving plate.

8. 8

   Arrange pear slices atop the Raspberry Sauce.

9. 9

   Raspberry Sauce: Press 1 1/2 c. fresh raspberries through a sieve to remove seeds.

10. 10

    In a small saucepan combine the sieved raspberry pulp and juice, 3 Tbsp.

11. 11

    water, 1 Tbsp.

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    sugar and 1 tsp.

13. 13

    cornstarch.

14. 14

    Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.

15. 15

    Cook and stir for 2 min more.

16. 16

    Cover and chill.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.