Broiled Persimmons with Mascarpone

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serves 4
Ingredients

• 4 ripe persimmons
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• Crystallized ginger or turbinado sugar (optional)
• 9 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Preparation 

• Step 1Heat broiler, with rack 6 inches from heat. Slice persimmons in half crosswise. Place halves cut side up in a baking dish, and drizzle each half with honey. Broil until tops are golden brown and caramelized, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately drizzle 1 tablespoon lime juice over the tops.
  
• Step 2While persimmons are broiling, whisk together mascarpone, vanilla, and remaining tablespoon lime juice in a medium bowl. Serve persimmons hot, each half topped with a dollop of mascarpone mixture and sprinkled with ginger or sugar, if desired.
  

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