FIESTA PEAR DESSERT

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An impressive finale for a south-of-the-border-style meal. For a really spectacular finish, drizzle the shells with honey and dust with cinnamon and sugar before filling.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 Bartlett pears, cored and diced
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup chopped pecans
1 quart vanilla ice cream
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • To Prepare Tortilla Shells: In a deep fryer bring oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place one tortilla in the hot oil gently pressing the center with a wooden spoon or ladle until the tortilla forms a cup. Gently turn and fry each tortilla separately until golden brown on both sides.
  • Combine pears, sugar, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and lemon zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; cook 1 minute longer. Let mixture cool.
  • Combine cookie crumbs, pecans and remaining cinnamon. Form ice cream into 4 - 6 balls; roll in crumb mixture to coat.
  • Place an ice cream ball in each fried tortilla shell. Top with the cooled pear mixture. Fried tortilla shells can be brushed with honey and dusted with ground cinnamon and sugar before filling, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745.9 calories, Carbohydrate 104.3 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 348.9 mg, Sugar 62.4 g

Mugael Lyle
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This dessert is so elegant and delicious. I love the way the pears are fanned out on the plate. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.


Kimberely Dennis
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Meh.


Sajid ali roonjho
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pears are always perfectly ripe and juicy, and the mascarpone adds a touch of luxury.


Krishna Das
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The Fiesta Pear Dessert was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Kunya Brian
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, even with my limited cooking skills. The end result was a delicious and impressive dessert that everyone enjoyed.


hossenshobuj khan
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This Fiesta Pear Dessert was an absolute hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, crunchy nuts, and creamy mascarpone was divine. The presentation was also stunning, with the pears arranged in a beautiful fan shape. I highly recommend