Pears with Easy Chocolate Sauce
Transform your dessert game with this elegant yet effortless recipe for Pears with Easy Chocolate Sauce. Perfectly poached pears take center stage, offering a tender, subtly sweet base for a luscious dark chocolate sauce that's as simple to prepare as it is indulgent. Crafted with just a handful of ingredients like creamy heavy cream, rich dark chocolate, and a hint of vanilla, this dessert is elevated with an optional drizzle of honey or maple syrup for a touch of natural sweetness. Garnish with chopped nuts or a sprinkle of grated chocolate to add a delightful crunch and visual appeal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this stunning dessert is ideal for dinner parties, romantic evenings, or any occasion that calls for a sweet yet sophisticated treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe but firm pears
- 100 grams dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa)
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (e.g., pistachios, almonds, or walnuts) or grated chocolate for garnish
Instructions
Peel the pears and leave the stems intact for an elegant presentation. Slice a small section off the base of each pear so they can stand upright on a plate, if desired.
In a medium saucepan, bring plenty of water to a gentle simmer. Add the pears and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until they are tender but not mushy. Remove the pears from the water and set them aside to cool slightly.
To make the chocolate sauce, break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the heavy cream until it begins to steam but does not boil. Pour the cream over the chocolate pieces and let sit for 1-2 minutes to melt the chocolate.
Whisk the mixture until smooth. Add the unsalted butter, honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract, and whisk again until glossy and well combined.
To serve, place each pear on a plate and drizzle generously with the warm chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with chopped nuts or grated chocolate for garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of tender pears and rich chocolate!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.9 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.2 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 51 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.0 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.1 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1657 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
