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Pears with Gorgonzola Cream
Recipes
Pears with Gorgonzola Cream
4 servings
20 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, for zest
  • ¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • ¼ cup whipped cream cheese spread
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 4 medium or large pears
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
  • ½ cup pressurized whipped heavy cream (optional)

Steps

    1. Zest lemon (1 teaspoon). Combine in medium bowl: zest, all cheeses, and hone; whisk 1–2 minutes until smooth and well blended. Divide into serving bowls and chill until ready to serve.
    2. Peel, pit, and cut pears into bite-size pieces. Preheat large sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Add butter (swirl to coat) and pears; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Cover and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned.
    3. Spoon pears over cheese mixture; top with whipped cream and serve.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 12g, Sat Fat 8g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 35mg, Sodium 210mg, Total Carb 53g, Fiber 6g, Sugars 36g, Protein 8g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 9%, Vitamin C 18%, Iron 6%