Fiesta Pear Dessert

Name: Fiesta Pear Dessert
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 Bartlett pears, cored and diced; ½ cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; ½ cup graham cracker crumbs; ½ cup chopped pecans; 1 quart vanilla ice cream; 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas; 1 quart vegetable oil for frying; ¼ cup honey; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon white sugar

Rating: 4.64 stars

14 Ratings
12 Reviews
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An impressive finale for a south-of-the-border-style meal. For a really spectacular finish, drizzle the shells with honey and dust with cinnamon and sugar before filling.

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6 servings

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Step 1
To Prepare Tortilla Shells: In a deep fryer bring oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place one tortilla in the hot oil gently pressing the center with a wooden spoon or ladle until the tortilla forms a cup. Gently turn and fry each tortilla separately until golden brown on both sides.

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Step 2
Combine pears, sugar, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and lemon zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; cook 1 minute longer. Let mixture cool.
Step 3
Combine cookie crumbs, pecans and remaining cinnamon. Form ice cream into 4 - 6 balls; roll in crumb mixture to coat.
Step 4
Place an ice cream ball in each fried tortilla shell. Top with the cooled pear mixture. Fried tortilla shells can be brushed with honey and dusted with ground cinnamon and sugar before filling, if desired.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

746 calories; protein 9.2g; carbohydrates 104.3g; fat 35.2g; cholesterol 38.7mg; sodium 348.9mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (12)

Most helpful positive review

schmerna

12/09/2003

Absolutely delicious. I used chocolate ice cream. To avoid deep frying bake tortillas coated with spray oil in a soup bowl for 12 minutes at 375 F. Read More

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Isaac's Mom

04/22/2011

Too sweet and tortillas got tough. OK served with shortbread cookies. Probably not worth making again. Read More

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(5)

14 Ratings

5 star values: 10
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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schmerna

12/09/2003

Absolutely delicious. I used chocolate ice cream. To avoid deep frying bake tortillas coated with spray oil in a soup bowl for 12 minutes at 375 F. Read More

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(183)

ECUMINOTTO

04/15/2003

Delicious Crowd Pleaser for the finale to a Mexican Meal. I tried it with apples and it was fantastic. Read More

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(30)

CARMINESACOOK

04/15/2003

Wow! I was really impressed with this recipe. It was very challenging but it was worth it. The only thing missing was a little whipped cream at the end and it was fantastic! I recommend this to anyone who is a crowd pleaser. Read More

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(22)

emy

05/31/2008

This is a DELICIOUS recipe! I didn't expect it to be this good but it turned out awesome! My husband loved it too even though he is not a dessert lover. The only change I made was that I used apples instead of pears and I sprinkled the tortillas with cinnamon sugar before adding the apples. Thanks for a great and easy recipe! Read More

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PAMELA D. aPROpos of nothing

09/17/2009

I opted to bake instead of fry the tortillas. Basted with butter then sprinkled with cinnamon sugar only did the outside will do both sides next time. I was inattentive and that along with my my moodily hot oven resulted in shells that got a bit dark and overdone but this was still a nice and different treat. I used chocolate ice cream scooped rolled in the nut mix then put them back in the freezer till ready to serve. The little bit of that mix leftover got dumped on top. Drizzled with a bit of Hershey's Special Dark syrup because I wanted something chocolate with it but was too lazy to make the ganache I really wanted. Read More

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(16)

AMARISLA

08/10/2006

This dessert was very good! My only issue was keeping the ice cream from melting as I rolled it in the nuts. Read More

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(13)

Tetya

09/19/2012

I made only Pear part and it was heavenly good! We ate it with pecan ice cream... Used the pears from our pear tree:) UPDATE: Made it again with store bought pears and it wasn't the same:( The pears weren't soft I think that's the problem. Read More

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(6)

BEINCOGNITO

01/07/2004

YUM YUM. I WILL BE MAKING THIS AGAIN....TRY IT YOU'LL LIKE IT! Read More

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(5)

Isaac's Mom

04/22/2011

Too sweet and tortillas got tough. OK served with shortbread cookies. Probably not worth making again. Read More

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(5)

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Fiesta Pear Dessert

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 745.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 18 %

carbohydrates: 34 %

dietary fiber: 30 %

sugars:

fat: 54 %

saturated fat: 47 %

cholesterol: 13 %

vitamin a iu: 8 %

niacin equivalents: 33 %

vitamin b6: 8 %

vitamin c: 10 %

folate: 20 %

calcium: 16 %

iron: 14 %

magnesium: 17 %

potassium: 12 %

sodium: 14 %

thiamin: 40 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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schmerna

12/09/2003

Absolutely delicious. I used chocolate ice cream. To avoid deep frying bake tortillas coated with spray oil in a soup bowl for 12 minutes at 375 F.

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(183)

ECUMINOTTO

04/15/2003

Delicious Crowd Pleaser for the finale to a Mexican Meal. I tried it with apples and it was fantastic.

Helpful

(30)

CARMINESACOOK

04/15/2003

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(22)

emy

05/31/2008

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(18)

PAMELA D. aPROpos of nothing

09/17/2009

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(16)

AMARISLA

08/10/2006

This dessert was very good! My only issue was keeping the ice cream from melting as I rolled it in the nuts.

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(13)

Tetya

09/19/2012

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(6)

BEINCOGNITO

01/07/2004

YUM YUM. I WILL BE MAKING THIS AGAIN....TRY IT YOU'LL LIKE IT!

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(5)

Isaac's Mom

04/22/2011

Too sweet and tortillas got tough. OK served with shortbread cookies. Probably not worth making again.

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(5)

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