Pears in Chocolate Sauce

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Delight your family with this elegant and delicious dessert.

Submitted by MONICA SELF
Published on June 18, 2020
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 pears, peeled

  • ½ lemon, juiced

  • 2 cups water

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 4 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 tablespoon coffee flavored liqueur

  • 4 maraschino cherries, garnish

Directions

  1. Leave stems on peeled pears. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.

  2. In a saucepan large enough to accommodate 4 pears standing upright, combine water and sugar. Place over medium heat, and boil until sugar is dissolved. Stir in vanilla, then place the pears in. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool in liquid, then drain.

  3. In the top of a double boiler, combine chocolate, cream and butter. Heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in coffee liqueur.

  4. Place pears on serving dish, pour chocolate sauce over pears, and garnish with maraschino cherries.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

425 Calories
15g Fat
72g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 425
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 72g 26%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 55g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 341mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.