Ukrainian Poached Pears with Chewy German Chocolate
A traditional Ukrainian dessert with a German twist, using poached pears and chewy chocolate.
Ingredients
- ●4-6 Pears
- ●4 cups Water
- ●1 cup Granulated sugar
- ●2 tbsp Lemon juice
- ●8 oz Chewy German chocolate
- ●1 cup Heavy cream
- ●2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- ●pinch Salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Peel, core, and halve the pears. Add them to the saucepan and poach for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
- 4
Remove the pears from the saucepan and let them cool.
- 5
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
- 6
Dip each pear half into the melted chocolate, coating completely.
- 7
Place the chocolate-covered pears on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- 9
Just before serving, drizzle with heavy cream and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- 10
Serve chilled and enjoy!