Grilled Pears With Gianduja and Hazelnuts

Gianduja is a creamy hazelnut-flavor chocolate from Switzerland. Serve with purchased hazelnut or lemon shortbread cookies.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 4  teaspoons butter, melted (no substitutes)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
• 4  medium  ripe pears, halved lengthwise and cored
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
• 2  tablespoons hazelnut-flavored liqueur (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped toasted hazelnuts

Directions

1. Combine the lemon juice, butter, and vanilla; brush over pear halves.
2. Sprinkle with sugar.
3. Place pears on an oiled grilling tray or directly on the grill rack.
4. Grill 10 to 15 minutes or until pears are very lightly golden and tender, turning occasionally.
5. Remove from grill and place on eight serving plates.
6. Meanwhile, heat chocolate-hazelnut spread in a small saucepan just until warm.
7. Drizzle liqueur over warm pears, if desired.
8. Drizzle spread over pears and sprinkle with nuts.