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Poached Pears in Chocolate Sauce

Pears are poached in a light syrup then drizzled with a rich, smooth dark chocolate and cream sauce.

EasyVegetarianDessertFruitChocolate

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 470.7 kcals 2824.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 63.6 grams 381.6 grams
Fat 23.1 grams 138.5 grams
Protein 2.5 grams 14.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
200
g
Caster Sugar
200
g
Dark Chocolate
roughly chopped
Dairy
150
ml
Double Cream
Fruits
6
piece
Pear
medium-sized, peeled but stalks left on
2
tbsp
Lemon Juice
Liquids
450
ml
Water

Steps

  • Brush the peeled pears with lemon juice.
  • Simmer 450ml water and 200g sugar in a large pan until slightly thickened.
  • Add pears to the pan, cover, and poach for 25 minutes.
  • Transfer the pears to six individual serving plates.
  • Heat 150ml double cream gently in a clean pan without boiling.
  • Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until smooth.
  • Pour the chocolate sauce over the pears and serve.