Sliced Pears with Orange-Chocolate Dip
If serving the pears on a buffet, cut into 1/4-inch slices, and toss in a large bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning. Put the dip in a serving bowl on a platter, and surround it with the pears.
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If serving the pears on a buffet, cut into 1/4-inch slices, and toss in a large bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning. Put the dip in a serving bowl on a platter, and surround it with the pears.
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz. container low-fat ricotta
- 3 Tbs. orange marmalade
- 2 Tbs. orange liqueur
- 1/4 cup finely chopped semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
- 4 large pears, preferably red Bartlett
- 1 lemon, halved
Preparation
- Mix ricotta, marmalade, liqueur and chocolate in bowl until combined.
- Slice each pear in half lengthwise, scoop out core and make 1?4-inch slices from round end almost to stem. Place pear halves cut side down on plates. Fan out slices; sprinkle with lemon juice. Place 3 tablespoons of dip on each plate, and fan pear half on top. Serve with bowl of Sweet and Spicy Pecans.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Makes 8 dinner servings, 16-20 appetizers
- Calories 150
- Carbohydrate Content 22 g
- Cholesterol Content 15 mg
- Fat Content 5 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 7 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 70 mg
- Sugar Content 14 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g