Poached Pears in Chocolate Sauce

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

Easy Vegetarian Dessert Fruit Chocolate

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

470.7

kcal / serving

2824.2 kcal total

Carbs

63.6g

per serving

381.6 g total

Fat

23.1g

per serving

138.5 g total

Protein

2.5g

per serving

14.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

200

Caster Sugar

200

Dark Chocolate

roughly chopped

Dairy

150

Double Cream

Fruits

piece

Pear

medium-sized, peeled but stalks left on

tbsp

Lemon Juice

Liquids

450

Water

Method

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.