Pear Mascarpone Crostata
Oh my drool fest. I don't get fancy too often, but when I do...I go big. Like with this Pear Marscapone Crostada!This is a divine autumn dessert. Or breakfast. Or midnight snack.
Servings - 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- zest of one lemon
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- non-stick spray or butter for greasing pan
- extra flour for rolling
- Optional special equipment - pie weights
Instructions
- 2 pears
- 2 tablespoons + 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
- 16 oz. mascarpone
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sugar