Roasted Pear Fool Crunch

Dip your spoon into this creamy, crunchy, spicy and juicy dessert. The caramelized pears add a fresh intense sweetness that “pears perfectly” with the warm spices of the gingersnaps and slight bitterness of the orange marmalade. This recipe can be made a day in advance and checks off all the boxes for festive, easy and delicious. Recipe and photography by Good Grief Cook.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oven 400F.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3

Core, peel and dice 2 pears. Toss pears with butter and honey, spread over prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until pears are caramelized; cool.

Step 4

In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on low speed, combine heavy cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar and marmalade until blended. Increase mixer speed and beat to just stiff peaks.

Step 5

Fold in cooled pear mixture.

Step 6

Layer half the pear fool mixture over the bottom of 4 serving glasses. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the crumbled cookies for garnish.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining cookies evenly over the pear fool.

Step 8

Sprinkle with half the pomegranate seeds.

Step 9

Dollop remaining pear fool on top.

Step 10

Sprinkle evenly with remaining cookies and pomegranate seeds.

Step 11

Thinly slice the remaining pear. Garnish each serving with a fan of pear slices.

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