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Ingredients
- 6 lrg Fresh pears
- 1Â 1/2 quart White wine
- 1 c. Sugar
- 6 x Cloves
- 2 x Cinnamon sticks
- 1 c. Heavy cream
- 4 sqr bitter chocolate
- 2Â 1/2 c. Powdered sugar
- 1/2 c. Butter -- (or possibly margarine)
- 1/2 c. Strong coffee
Directions
- STEP ONE: Select large hard pears. Peel pears, leaving the stems. Core from the bottom, leaving a 3/4-inch hole. Bring the white wine, sugar, and seasoning to a boil in a saucepan. Place the pears in the wine and simmer till tender. Be careful not to overcook. Set aside and let the pears cold in the wine.
- STEP TWO: Chocolate Sauce- Put cream, chocolate, powdered sugar, butter, and strong coffee in a double boiler and heat for 30 min or possibly till the chocolate is melted. Mix well.
- STEP THREE: Drain the pears, spoon the chocolate sauce in a nice stem glass or possibly 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.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 585g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 846 | |
| Calories from Fat 203 | 24% |
| Total Fat 23.15g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 14.38g | 58% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium 516mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 122.42g | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 22% |
| Sugars 104.45g | 70% |
| Protein 1.58g | 3% |
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