Chocolate Brandy Pear Delight

Pear Helene is a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of pears with the richness of chocolate and a hint of brandy, creating a decadent treat that’s both elegant and easy to prepare. Here’s how you can make this Pear Helene recipe:

Pear Helene

Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 4 pears
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 ounces chocolate
• 2 tablespoons brandy

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pears:

   • Halve the pears and remove the cores.
   • Place them in a saucepan.

2. Cook the Pears:

   • Sprinkle the pears with sugar.
   • Cover the saucepan and heat over medium flame for 5 minutes.
   • Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the pears are fork-tender.
   • Keep the pears warm.

3. Prepare the Chocolate Sauce:

   • In a small pan, heat it over low heat for 5 minutes.
   • Break up the chocolate into pieces and place them in the heated pan.
   • Remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes to melt.
   • Stir in the brandy until the chocolate is smooth and well combined.

4. Assemble the Pear Helene:

   • Arrange the cooked pears on serving plates.
   • Pour the warm chocolate brandy sauce over the pears.

5. Serve:

   • Serve the Pear Helene hot, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast of flavors and temperatures.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 212.2
• Fat: 7.6g
• Saturated Fat: 4.6g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 5.1mg
• Carbohydrates: 36.2g
• Fiber: 7.5g
• Sugar: 22.7g
• Protein: 2.5g

Recipe Notes:

• This recipe is quick and perfect for a sweet ending to any meal, combining the natural sweetness of pears with a luxurious chocolate sauce enriched with brandy.
• Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar according to your taste and the ripeness of the pears.
• The chocolate sauce can be prepared ahead of time and gently reheated before serving over the warm pears for a stress-free dessert option.

Enjoy your Pear Helene, a classic dessert that’s sure to impress with its simplicity and delicious flavors!