Nicola Burgess
@nbculinary89
Poached Pears in Chocolate Sauce
A delightful dessert featuring tender poached pears served with warm chocolate fudge and vanilla ice cream, perfect for any special occasion.
Details
- Cuisine:french
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:7
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 6 cups
- 1, zested and juiced
- 4, cored, peeled, stems left on
- 1
- 3 cups
- 1 cup, or as needed
- 1 cup, or as needed
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Poached Pears in Chocolate Sauce.
Step 1
Begin by pouring 6 cups of water into a sturdy pot, then infuse it with the zest and juice of one fresh lemon.
Step 2
Gently introduce the peeled and cored Bosc pears into the pot, treating them with care.
Step 3
Next, take a vanilla bean, slice it open lengthwise, and scrape out the fragrant seeds.
Step 4
Add both the seeds and the split pods to the pot for a delightful aroma.
Step 5
Stir in 3 cups of sugar, ensuring it dissolves completely in the mixture.
Step 6
Bring this fragrant concoction to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring gently to keep the pears from moving too much.
Step 7
Once the mixture is bubbling softly, lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Step 8
To keep the pears submerged and perfectly poached, place a small plate over them in the pot.
Step 9
Allow the pears to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, checking for tenderness by removing the plate occasionally.
Step 10
When they are just tender, take the pot off the heat and let the pears cool in the poaching liquid until they reach room temperature.
Step 11
Carefully transfer the pears and vanilla beans to a storage container, covering them with some of the poaching liquid, and refrigerate until they are thoroughly chilled, which may take several hours or overnight.
Step 12
When you're ready to serve, warm the hot fudge topping in a saucepan over medium heat until it’s nice and warm.
Step 13
Dip the base of each pear into the luscious chocolate, then drizzle it along the sides, leaving the top inch uncovered for a beautiful presentation.
Step 14
Place the chocolate-dipped pears in individual serving bowls, drizzling with extra syrup and adding a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect finishing touch.
Step 15
Enjoy this elegant dessert that combines the sweetness of poached pears with the richness of chocolate and the creaminess of ice cream, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds.