Pear Mascarpone Custard

Something different for dessert.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans  pears in light syrup
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 8  ounces mascarpone cheese
• 2  large eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  freshly grated nutmeg
• 3  tablespoons light brown sugar

Directions

1. Position oven rack in the middle of oven; preheat oven to 375°; lightly butter and 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
2. Drain the pear halves, reserving 3/4 cup of the syrup.
3. Put pear halves on a cutting surface, flat side down, and score the rounded side with shallow, crosswise cuts; arrange the pears in the prepared baking dish.
4. Add flour and sugar to a blender or food processor; blend or process until combined.
5. Add in the mascarpone, eggs, vanilla, reserved pear syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
6. Blend/process until the batter is smooth, about 20 seconds.
7. Pour batter over the fruit; sprinkle with the brown sugar.
8. Bake custard until puffy and light brown and the center is set when gently shaken, about 25-30 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and cool on a baking rack for 5-10 minutes; serve warm.