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A classic French dessert, Poire Belle Hélène combines tender poached pears with a luxurious warm chocolate sauce. Simple yet elegant, it’s perfect for special occasions or a sweet indulgence.
📝 Ingredients:
(Serves 4)
- 🍐 4 pears (firm and ripe)
- 🍫 1 bar of dark baking chocolate
- 🥛 8 cl heavy cream
- 🍬 180 g sugar
- 🌟 1 vanilla bean
- 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
📋 Directions:
- 🍐 Prepare the Pears:
- Peel the pears, keeping them whole with the stems intact.
- 🔥 Make the Poaching Syrup:
- In a large saucepan, combine 80 cl of water, lemon juice, the split and scraped vanilla bean, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- ✨ Poach the Pears:
- Add the pears to the simmering syrup. Reduce the heat and poach for 20–25 minutes, depending on the ripeness of the pears.
- To check doneness, insert the tip of a knife into the pear; it should slide in easily. Allow the pears to cool slightly in the syrup.
- 🍫 Make the Chocolate Sauce:
- Grate the chocolate into a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer, then pour it over the grated chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- ✨ Assemble and Serve:
- Place each pear in a deep serving plate. Drizzle generously with the warm chocolate sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this elegant dessert!
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
- 🔥 Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 45 minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 4
- 🔥 Calories: High
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