Pear Crisp with Streusel Topping and Mascarpone Cream

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• Streusel topping ingredients:
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
• 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 cup sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• Mascarpone cream ingredients:
• 1 container (500 grams) mascarpone cheese
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pear ingredients:
• 7 Bartlett pears
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/4 stick butter
• 1 pinch of cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons corn starch
• 3 tablespoons cold water

Details

Adapted from today.com

Preparation

Step 1

Streusel topping:
In medium bowl, combine flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 stick butter. Rub mixture between fingertips until blended and crumbly. Set aside.

Mascarpone cream ingredients:
In a bowl with a whisk or an electric mixer beat together mascarpone, cream and sugar until mixture holds stiff peaks. Cover and set aside.

Pear ingredients:
In a large sauté pan, add the sugar, lemon juice, apple cider, butter and cinnamon, and bring to a simmer. Combine cornstarch and water to make a slurry the consistency of wet sand. Add to the sauté pan and when the mixture begins to thicken, add the pears and cook for 10 minutes until bubbly.

Transfer to a baking dish; add the streusel topping and bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Remove from oven, allow to cool down slightly and when ready to serve top with mascarpone cream.