Pistachio Crisps With Mascarpone Cheese And Grape C

Name: Pistachio Crisps With Mascarpone Cheese And Grape Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds large red seedless grapes, stemmed, halved; 1/2 cup sugar; 5 tablespoons frozen white grape juice concentrate, thawed; 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1 1/2 8-ounce containers mascarpone cheese*; 5 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1/2 large vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 cup shelled natural pistachios; 1 frozen puff pastry sheet (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed; Small grape clusters; Fresh mint sprigs

Servings: persons

2 pounds large red seedless grapes, stemmed, halved
1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons frozen white grape juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 1/2 8-ounce containers mascarpone cheese*
5 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 large vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup shelled natural pistachios
1 frozen puff pastry sheet (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed
Small grape clusters
Fresh mint sprigs

1
Stir grapes and sugar in heavy large skillet to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Add juice concentrate and spice powder. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until syrup thickens enough to coat spoon, about 30 minutes. Pour compote into sieve set over medium bowl; drain grapes well. Transfer grapes to another medium bowl. Refrigerate grapes and syrup separately until cold, about 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover each; keep refrigerated.)
2
Place mascarpone in small bowl; sift sugar over. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; stir to blend. Chill at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
3
Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Blend powdered sugar and nuts in processor until nuts are finely chopped. Sprinkle 10-inch square area on work surface with 1/3 cup nut sugar; top with pastry sheet. Sprinkle pastry with 1/3 cup nut sugar. Roll out pastry to 12-inch square. Roll up into 12-inch-long log. Cut into sixteen 3/4-inch-wide rounds. Roll out each to 4-inch-diameter round, sprinkling with more nut sugar as needed to prevent sticking. Arrange rounds on prepared sheets. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
4
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Bake pistachio rounds uncovered until brown on bottom and golden on top, reversing sheets after 10 minutes, about 16 minutes total. Transfer crisps to racks and cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
5
Spread 2 tablespoons mascarpone cream on each of 8 crisps. Place on plates. Spoon cooked grapes atop cream. Cut 8 crisps in half. Drizzle each dessert with grape syrup, then garnish each with 2 crisp halves, grape cluster, and mint.
6
*Italian cream cheese; available in the cheese department of many supermarkets and at Italian markets.

566

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds large red seedless grapes, stemmed, halved, 1/2 cup sugar, 5 tablespoons frozen white grape juice concentrate, thawed, 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, and more.

Yes, Pistachio Crisps With Mascarpone Cheese And Grape Compote falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Pistachio Crisps With Mascarpone Cheese And Grape Compote

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