PEARS BELLE HELENE
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel, halve, and core the pears and sprinkle over them the lemon juice to stop them from discoloring. In a wide shallow pan (in which the pears will fit in 1 layer - otherwise cook them in batches) put 1 1/4 cups water, the sugar, and the vanilla bean, if using. Bring to a boil, stirring every now and again to make sure the sugar dissolves, then lower the heat slightly and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the vanilla extract, if using. Put the pears into the liquid, cut side down, and raise the heat again so that the syrup boils up and the pears are covered by it. You may need to spoon the syrup over. After half a minute or so, lower the heat, then cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes; turn the pears, cover the pan again, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Continue poaching until the pears are cooked and translucent; they should feel tender (but not soggy) when pierced. They may need more or less cooking time - it depends on the pears. Take off the heat, keep covered, and leave to cool.
- Now the chocolate sauce: place the chocolate, broken up into small pieces, in a thick-bottomed pan with the coffee and sugar and melt over a low heat, stirring occasionally. Then pour in the cream, still stirring, and when it is very hot pour into a warmed sauceboat or a bowl with a ladle.
- To serve, arrange pears cut side down on a big flat plate and pour some syrup over. (Any remaining syrup will keep in the refrigerator or freezer and can be used to pour over apples or other fruit when making pies or crumbles. You can wash the vanilla pod, wipe it and put it in a canister of sugar.) Offer with ice cream, sauce, and pistachios, if using, served separately; allow diners to help themselves.
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Nuru Nu
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great way to showcase fresh pears.
Kristen Narron
[email protected]This is a classic dessert that never goes out of style.
Sampija Harmony
[email protected]I've never made this dish before, but it turned out amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.
Sahil Shivji
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Clemet Aondoaver
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but this dish changed my mind. The pears are cooked to perfection and the sauce is divine.
Isha Shartha
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It was the perfect ending to a special meal.
Stanley Juni
[email protected]This is my favorite dessert! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Jagade Barron
[email protected]I love the combination of pears, chocolate, and vanilla. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Adeel sidhu
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The pears are perfectly poached and the vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce are the perfect accompaniments.
Naseer Bablu
[email protected]This is a classic French dessert that is so simple to make, yet so impressive. It's an unforgettable treat.