Pumpkin baked with cinnamon and mascarpone
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. If you bake pumpkin with aromatic spices, such as oregano or basil, along with olive oil, you'll get a tasty and low-calorie side dish. You can bake pumpkin in chunks, peeled and cut into slices. It can be served with a scoop of ice cream or caramel syrup. The ready dessert can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Take a pumpkin and wash it, then cut it in half, using only one half. Remove the seeds and scrape out the flesh with a knife or spoon.
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Step 2
2. Unfold the foil and place the pumpkin inside, then preheat the oven to 180-200 degrees.
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Step 3
3. Wrap the pumpkin in foil and bake for about 30-40 minutes.
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Step 4
4. While the pumpkin is in the oven, prepare the filling: cut the flesh into small pieces.
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Step 5
5. Transfer the pieces to a bowl and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
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Step 6
6. Add vanilla (a pinch) to the pumpkin in the bowl, along with cinnamon, mascarpone (100 grams), and mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 7
7. Remove the pumpkin from the oven, unfold the foil, place 100 grams of cheese on the bottom of the pumpkin, then add the filling. Wrap the pumpkin back in foil and bake for another 40-50 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Transfer the pumpkin to a plate, pour the accumulated juice into the center, let it cool slightly, then serve.