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Poached Fresh Pears in White Burgundy with Chocolate Sauce

A chocolate dessert recipe for Poached Fresh Pears in White Burgundy with Chocolate Sauce.

FrenchOtherIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 6 large fresh pears
  • 1 1/2 quarts white wine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 squares bitter chocolate
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter -- (or margarine)
  • 1/2 cup strong coffee

Instructions

  1. 1

    Select large firm pears. Peel pears, leaving the stems. Core from the bottom, leaving a 3/4-inch hole.

  2. 2

    Bring the white wine, sugar, and seasoning to a boil in a saucepan.

  3. 3

    Place the pears in the wine and simmer until tender. Be careful not to overcook.

  4. 4

    Set aside and let the pears cool in the wine.

  5. 5

    Put cream, chocolate, powdered sugar, butter, and strong coffee in a double boiler and heat for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is melted. Mix well.

  6. 6

    Drain the pears, spoon the chocolate sauce in a nice stem glass or a bowl, and place the pears in the center.

  7. 7

    Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Tags

frenchamericanchocolate-fantasy