Poached fresh pears in white burgundy with chocolate sauce
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | larges | Fresh pears |
| 1½ | quart | White wine |
| 1 | cup | Sugar |
| 6 | Cloves | |
| 2 | Cinnamon sticks | |
| 1 | cup | Heavy cream |
| 4 | Squares bitter chocolate | |
| 2½ | cup | Powdered sugar |
| ½ | cup | Butter -- (or margarine) |
| ½ | cup | Strong coffee |
Directions
STEP ONE: Select large firm pears. Peel pears, leaving the stems. Core from the bottom, leaving a ¾-inch hole. Bring the white wine, sugar, and seasoning to a boil in a saucepan. Place the pears in the wine and simmer until tender. Be careful not to overcook. Set aside and let the pears cool in the wine.
STEP TWO: Chocolate Sauce-- Put cream, chocolate, powdered sugar, butter, and strong coffee in a double boiler and heat for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is melted. Mix well.
STEP THREE: Drain the pears, spoon the chocolate sauce in a nice stem glass or a bowl, and place the pears in the center. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
CHEF'S NOTE: These pears are excellent served over French Vanilla ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce.
Recipe By : Joe Mannke of Rotisserie for Beef and Bird, Houston, TX