Poached Pears with Chocolate Sauce

Pears poached in white wine and cherry juice, served with a rich, melted dark chocolate and cream sauce.

Vegetarian Dessert Fruit Chocolate

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1395.5

kcal / serving

1395.5 kcal total

Carbs

76.4g

per serving

76.4 g total

Fat

105.8g

per serving

105.8 g total

Protein

11.2g

per serving

11.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

100

Dark Chocolate

Dairy

150

Double Cream

Fruits

piece

Pear

Peeled

Liquids

255

White Wine

Cherry Juice

From a tin of cherries

NutsSeeds

piece

Vanilla Pod

Seeds scraped out

tbsp

Sesame Seeds

For garnish

Method

Combine the white wine, vanilla seeds, and cherry juice in a pan over medium heat.

Bring the liquid to a simmer.

Add the peeled pear and poach for ten minutes until softened.

Place the dark chocolate and double cream in a heat-safe bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.

Heat the mixture while stirring occasionally until the chocolate has completely melted.

Place the poached pear on a plate and drizzle with the chocolate sauce.

Garnish with sesame seeds to finish.