Poached Pears In Chocolate Sauce

Poached Pears In Chocolate Sauce
  • Author: BBC Food

Indulge in the luxurious combination of tender poached pears draped in a velvety cloak of rich, decadent chocolate sauce. The gentle poaching process infuses the pears with a delicate sweetness that perfectly complements the bittersweet notes of the dark chocolate. A simple yet elegant dessert that will surely enchant your taste buds and impress your guests.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 6 medium-sized pears
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 450ml/16fl oz water
  • 200g/7oz caster sugar
  • 150ml/5oz double cream
  • 200g/7oz dark chocolate

Instructions

  • Brush the peeled pears with a little lemon juice.
  • Heat the water to a simmer in a large pan and add the sugar. Leave the sugar and water to simmer until it has slightly thickened, before adding the pears to the pan.
  • Cover the pan and poach the pears for 25 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the pears from the poaching liquid and transfer to six individual serving plates.
  • Pour the double cream into a clean pan and heat gently, without boiling.
  • Take the pan off the heat and add the chopped chocolate, stirring to make a smooth sauce.
  • To serve, pour the chocolate sauce over the pears.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 6