Sliced Pears with Orange-Chocolate Dip

• 1 15-oz. container low-fat ricotta
• 3 Tbs. orange marmalade
• 2 Tbs. orange liqueur
• 1/4 cup finely chopped semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
• 4 large pears, preferably red Bartlett
• 1 lemon, halved

1. Mix ricotta, marmalade, liqueur and chocolate in bowl until combined.
2. Slice each pear in half lengthwise, scoop out core and make 1?4-inch slices from round end almost to stem.
3. Place pear halves cut side down on plates.
4. Fan out slices; sprinkle with lemon juice.
5. Place 3 tablespoons of dip on each plate, and fan pear half on top.
6. Serve with bowl of Sweet and Spicy Pecans.

ricotta, orange marmalade, orange liqueur, bittersweet chocolate, bartlett, lemon

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/sliced-pears-with-orange-chocolate-dip/ (may not work)