| GRILLED POUND CAKE WITH MASCARPONE Makes 4 sandwiches. 1/2 pint blackberries 1/2 cup light brown sugar 8 slices pound cake 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese 1 tbs cognac 1/4 cup heavy cream 4 1/2 tbs unsalted butter 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans 2 tbs sugar Mix mascarpone, sugar and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Fold in pecans, cover and refrigerate. Heat a skillet or griddle. Spread some butter on both sides of each cake slice. Toast in skillet until golden. Let cool. -Combine brown sugar and remaining butter in a skillet. Cook until melted and bubbly. Add cream and cook 1 more min. Stir in blackberries, smashing a few berries. Remove from heat, then add cognac and return to heat, tilt pan so cognac ignites. -Cook until flames subside. Spread some mascarpone filling on 4 pound cake slices, close with remaining 4 cake slices. Top with blackberries and sauce, then SERVE... |
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