Papaya Sauce

from the kitchen of Chef Paul Prudhomme

Makes about 3 cups of sauce

ingredients

2 ripe papayas

1/2 cup sugar

½ cup heavy cream

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

½ teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

how to prepare

Peel the papayas, discard the seeds, and purée the papaya flesh in a blender. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender, one at a time, processing between additions. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to use.