Mandarin Oranges with Grand Marnier and Mascarpone
Photo: Oxmoor House
This cool dessert can be on your table before the dishes are cleared. Add a little punch to the oranges with a splash of Grand Marnier, and top with just-sweet-enough mascarpone cheese. Serve in martini or wine glasses with a sprig of mint for a stylish presentation.
Prep: 8 minutes
Yield: 3 servings (serving size: about 2 1/2 tablespoons oranges and 1 tablespoon sour cream topping)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 200
- Calories from fat: 50%
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated fat: 6.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrate: 19.9g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
- Iron: 0.3mg
- Sodium: 28mg
- Calcium: 72mg
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Preparation
- 1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves.
- 2. Combine oranges and liqueur; spoon evenly into 3 wine glasses or dessert dishes. Spoon sour cream mixture over oranges; garnish with mint leaves, if desired.
Mandarin Oranges with Grand Marnier and Mascarpone Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Dairy, Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Sodium, Gluten-Free
- PUBLICATION: Oxmoor House
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