Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Poached Fresh Pears In White Burgundy With Chocolate Sauce

Category: Chocolate

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

STEP ONE:

Select large firm pears. Peel pears, leaving the stems. Core from the bottom,

leaving a 3/4-inch hole. Bring the white wine, sugar, and seasoning to a boil in a

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

overcook. Set aside and let the pears cool in the wine.

STEP TWO: Chocolate Sauce--

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.

STEP THREE:

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

place the pears in the center. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

CHEF'S NOTE:

These pears are excellent served over French Vanilla ice cream and topped with

chocolate sauce.