Pear Parfait

In a hurry? Substitute the freshly whipped cream with a prepared dessert topping!

Ingredients

• 6 USA Pears, peeled and cored
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Pear slices to garnish
• Mint leaves to garnish

Directions

Cut pears into chunks, leaving some slices for garnish.

Blend pear chunks with sugar in a blender over medium speed. Beat heavy cream and almond extract in a bowl until peak forms.

Whisk pear mixture with the cream mixture.

Spoon into parfait glass. Garnish with pear slices and mint leaves.

yield: Makes 4 servings