Poached Pears with Chocolate Sauce

This elegant dessert features tender poached pears served with rich chocolate sauce, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a sprinkle of chopped almonds. A perfect combination of flavors and textures for a memorable treat!

📝 Ingredients:
(Serves 4)

• 🍐 4 firm pears
• 🍬 130 g sugar
• 💧 1 liter water
• 🍫 140 g dark baking chocolate
• 🥛 10 cl milk
• 🥛 15 cl heavy cream
• 🥚 2 egg yolks
• 🍦 12 scoops of vanilla ice cream
• 🌰 4 tablespoons chopped almonds

📋 Directions:

1. 🍐 Peel the Pears:
   • Carefully peel the pears, keeping their shape intact.
2. 🔥 Poach the Pears:
   • In a large saucepan, heat the water with 100 g of sugar until it boils.
   • Once boiling, add the pears and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Poach the pears for 10 minutes.
   • Remove the pears from the syrup, let them cool slightly, and cut them in half.
3. 🥄 Prepare the Chocolate Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 30 g of sugar until pale and fluffy.
   • In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream until just simmering. Gradually pour this mixture over the egg yolks while whisking continuously.
   • Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches 184°F (84°C).
   • Pour the hot mixture over the chocolate pieces and stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
4. ✨ Assemble the Dessert:
   • Divide the chocolate sauce among 4 serving bowls.
   • Place pear halves in each bowl, add scoops of vanilla ice cream, and sprinkle with chopped almonds.
5. 🍽️ Serve and Enjoy:
   • Serve immediately and savor the delightful combination of warm chocolate, tender pears, and creamy ice cream!

📊 Nutritional Information:

• ⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
• 🔥 Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• ⏳ Total Time: 40 minutes
• 🍽️ Servings: 4
• 🔥 Calories: High

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