INGREDIENTS
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For the pears
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4 pears, any type (8 pears, if you use the seckel variety)
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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For the mascarpone cream
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1 cup whipping cream
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1 vanilla bean
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1 cup mascarpone
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1/4 – 1/3 cup sugar
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2-3 tablespoons espresso, chilled
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For finishing
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cocoa powder
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toasted ground almonds