Pear-Blueberry Ambrosia with Creamy Lime Dressing

Name: Pear-Blueberry Ambrosia with Creamy Lime Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 3 medium ripe pears, peeled and chopped; 3 medium ripe bananas, sliced; 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries; 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts

This dessert is creamy and decadent, yet still good for you. Blueberries provide a lovely pop of color.

Ingredients

1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 medium ripe pears, peeled and chopped
3 medium ripe bananas, sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts

Directions

In a small bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, sugar, lime zest and lime juice. In a large bowl, combine pears, bananas and blueberries. Spoon cheese mixture over fruit; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with hazelnuts. Refrigerate leftovers.

Originally published as Mascarpone Fruit Salad in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2014