This elegant dessert features tender poached pears served with rich chocolate sauce, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a sprinkle of chopped almonds. A perfect combination of flavors and textures for a memorable treat!
📝 Ingredients:
(Serves 4)
- 🍐 4 firm pears
- 🍬 130 g sugar
- 💧 1 liter water
- 🍫 140 g dark baking chocolate
- 🥛 10 cl milk
- 🥛 15 cl heavy cream
- 🥚 2 egg yolks
- 🍦 12 scoops of vanilla ice cream
- 🌰 4 tablespoons chopped almonds
📋 Directions:
- 🍐 Peel the Pears:
- Carefully peel the pears, keeping their shape intact.
- 🔥 Poach the Pears:
- In a large saucepan, heat the water with 100 g of sugar until it boils.
- Once boiling, add the pears and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Poach the pears for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pears from the syrup, let them cool slightly, and cut them in half.
- 🥄 Prepare the Chocolate Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 30 g of sugar until pale and fluffy.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream until just simmering. Gradually pour this mixture over the egg yolks while whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches 184°F (84°C).
- Pour the hot mixture over the chocolate pieces and stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- ✨ Assemble the Dessert:
- Divide the chocolate sauce among 4 serving bowls.
- Place pear halves in each bowl, add scoops of vanilla ice cream, and sprinkle with chopped almonds.
- 🍽️ Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and savor the delightful combination of warm chocolate, tender pears, and creamy ice cream!
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
- 🔥 Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 40 minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 4
- 🔥 Calories: High
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