Fiesta Pear Dessert

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(14)

An impressive finale for a south-of-the-border-style meal. For a really spectacular finish, drizzle the shells with honey and dust with cinnamon and sugar before filling.

3
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 Bartlett pears, cored and diced

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • ½ cup graham cracker crumbs

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream

  • 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Directions

  1. To Prepare Tortilla Shells: In a deep fryer bring oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place one tortilla in the hot oil gently pressing the center with a wooden spoon or ladle until the tortilla forms a cup. Gently turn and fry each tortilla separately until golden brown on both sides.

  2. Combine pears, sugar, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and lemon zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; cook 1 minute longer. Let mixture cool.

  3. Combine cookie crumbs, pecans and remaining cinnamon. Form ice cream into 4 - 6 balls; roll in crumb mixture to coat.

  4. Place an ice cream ball in each fried tortilla shell. Top with the cooled pear mixture. Fried tortilla shells can be brushed with honey and dusted with ground cinnamon and sugar before filling, if desired.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

746 Calories
35g Fat
104g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 746
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 349mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 104g 38%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 62g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 163mg 13%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 431mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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