Grilled Pears with Mascarpone Cheese

Ingredients

• 6 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 20), divided
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 ripe medium European pears

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine mascarpone, 3/4 cup crushed cookies and lemon zest; refrigerate until serving. Place pears, cut side down, on a greased grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes or until pears are tender and begin to caramelize. Cool slightly.
• Spoon cheese mixture over pears. Sprinkle with remaining crushed cookies. If desired, drizzle with caramel topping.

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home

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