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                          PEAR AVOCADO MOUSSE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Dips

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2                    Very ripe pears, peeled and
                       -chopped
  1                    Very ripe avocado, peeled,
                       -seeded and chopped
  2       tb           Lemon juice
  2       tb           Grated orange rind
  2       tb           Spiced or plain dark rum
    1/2   c            Chopped peanuts or macadamia
                       -nuts
  1       d            Allspice

 mint sprigs for garnish

 Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree for
 approximately 1 minute.  Pour the pureed mixture into a glass dessert dish
 or parfait glasses and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
 Garnish with mint sprigs and serve cold.



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