Birne Helene | I love German Food

Birne Helene | I love German Food

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Delight in Poached Pears and Chocolate Sorbet: A 60-minute prep dessert that combines creamy pears with rich chocolate for a sophisticated treat. Perfect for special occasions!

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Ingredients

  • Ice water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 6 firm-ripe Bartlett pears, about 2 pounds
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • One 2- to 3-inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened alkalized (Dutch process) cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon clear pear brandy/eau de vie, optional
  • Chocolate shavings and curls to decorate

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