Caramel Oranges With Mascarpone
With a luscious blend of caramelized oranges, velvety mascarpone cheese, and a hint of orange liqueur, this decadent dessert is a delightful treat that is sure to impress your family and friends. The rich caramel syrup envelops the juicy orange slices, contrasting perfectly with the creamy mascarpone mixture. Serve this elegant dish to elevate any gathering or simply to indulge in a little luxury at home.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 seedless oranges, peeled and cut crosswise into slices
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 Tbs. confectioners’ sugar
- 1 Tbs. Cointreau or other orange liqueur
Instructions
- <b>Cook the caramel syrup</b>
- In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cold water and granulated sugar. Cover and cook until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until the sugar melts, caramelizes and turns a deep gold, about 6 minutes. It is okay to swirl the pan gently to help the sugar melt evenly. Remove from the heat. Be careful, as the mixture will steam and bubble.
- <b>Chill the oranges</b>
- Arrange the orange slices in a bowl. Pour the warm syrup over the oranges and stir gently to coat them evenly. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- <b>Mix the mascarpone cream</b>
- In a bowl, whisk together the mascarpone, confectioners&rsquo; sugar and Cointreau until well blended.
- Divide the orange slices among small bowls or goblets, spooning the caramel syrup over them. Top with spoonfuls of the mascarpone cream and serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>Desserts,</i> by Elinor Klivans (Oxmoor House, 2007).
Yield
Serves 4.
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