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

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