Pears with vanilla and chocolate

Name: Pears with vanilla and chocolate - Flavia F.
Ingredients: 13 pears; 2 dark chocolate tablets; 1 vanilla essence; 50 g butter; 100 g milk; 100 g sugar

Dessert - Pears with vanilla and chocolate by Flavia F. - Recipia

Pears with vanilla and chocolate are prepared simply, without baking. The pears are briefly boiled with sugar and vanilla essence, then dipped in melted chocolate with butter and milk. After a few hours in the cold, the dessert is ready to serve. It is a suitable option for warm days when you want something sweet and cold, but don't want to turn on the oven. Quick Info Total time: about 2 hours and 10 minutes, plus the time needed to prepare the ingredients Preparation time: not specified exactly; includes the preparation of the pears and chocolate Cooking time: maximum 10 minutes after the water starts to boil Cooling time: 2 hours Servings: about 13 servings, one pear for each person Difficulty: easy Recipe type: cold dessert with pears and chocolate Ingredients 13 pears 100 g sugar 1 vanilla essence 2 bars of dark chocolate 50 g butter 100 g milk Preparation method 1. Prepare the pears Place the pears in a pot, together with the sugar and vanilla essence. Add enough water to boil them in the pot, then put the pot on the heat. 2. Briefly boil the pears From the moment the water starts to boil, let the pears boil for a maximum of 10 minutes. This time is sufficient for the vanilla and sugar to penetrate the fruit. The pears should not be left longer than necessary. The recipe calls for a brief boiling, not cooking them until they become very soft. 3. Melt the chocolate In a separate saucepan, put the dark chocolate together with the butter and milk. Let them melt, stirring until the mixture becomes homogeneous. 4. Cover the pears with chocolate Remove the pears from the liquid they were boiled in and dip them in the melted chocolate, so they are well covered. Work while the chocolate is fluid, so it spreads easily over the fruit. 5. Let the dessert cool After bathing the pears in chocolate, put them in the cold for 2 hours. They are served cold. Why I make this recipe often I like the recipe because it has few steps and does not require baking. The pears are prepared quickly, and the dark chocolate balances the sweetness of the sugar and the fruit. It can be made in advance, as the dessert needs two hours in the cold before serving. It is also an easy recipe to portion: each pear can be served individually, without needing to cut a cake or pastry. For a family meal, all 13 pears can be prepared at once. Tips Boil the pears for a maximum of 10 minutes from the moment the water starts to boil. If you leave them too long, they can become too soft and may break when you take them out of the pot or when dipping them in chocolate. Carefully remove the pears from the hot liquid. It is important for them to remain whole so they can be covered with chocolate. Melting the chocolate is done together with the butter and milk, as indicated in the recipe. Stir until you achieve a uniform mixture, without remaining pieces of chocolate. Respect the cooling time of 2 hours. The dessert is served cold, and this step is part of the recipe, not just optional. If you prepare the pears before the meal, you can leave them in the cold until serving. For the best results, do not take them out of the fridge too early. Substitutions The original recipe does not specify substitutions for ingredients. To keep the taste and texture similar, it is best to use pears, dark chocolate, butter, milk, sugar, and vanilla essence in the indicated amounts. The exact type of milk or brand of chocolate is not specified. The important thing is to keep the amount of 100 g of milk and to use dark chocolate. Variations The recipe can also be made with fewer pears if you do not need all 13 servings. In this case, the amount of chocolate, butter, and milk should also be reduced, but the basic recipe provides exact quantities for 13 pears. The source of the recipe does not indicate other flavors, toppings, or ingredients for decoration. For a result as close as possible to the original version, keep the simple combination of pear, vanilla, and dark chocolate. Serving ideas Serve the pears cold, after the two hours in the fridge. They can be placed individually on plates, with the chocolate layer on top. Since the dessert is already covered with chocolate, no additional toppings are needed for serving. The main flavor comes from the pears boiled with vanilla and the dark chocolate. Frequently asked questions 1. How long should the pears be boiled? The pears should be boiled for a maximum of 10 minutes from the moment the water starts to boil. The goal is for the sugar and vanilla to infuse into the fruit without making the pears excessively soft. 2. Should the pears be peeled before boiling? The original recipe does not specify whether the pears should be peeled. To not change the indicated steps, use them as you usually prepare them, but be careful to keep them whole when removing them from the pot. 3. Can they be served immediately after being covered with chocolate? No. The recipe indicates a cooling time of 2 hours. After being dipped in chocolate, the pears need to be kept cold before serving. 4. Why is dark chocolate used? Dark chocolate is the one indicated in the recipe and provides a contrast with the sugar and the sweetness of the pears. Additionally, it is the base of the sauce in which the fruits are dipped. 5. What should I do with the leftover liquid after boiling the pears? The recipe does not indicate a use for the leftover liquid. After removing the pears, proceed directly to the preparation and use of the melted chocolate. Nutritional values The values are approximate and cannot be calculated precisely, as the weight of the two bars of chocolate is not specified, and the size of the pears may vary. The calculation below assumes approximately one serving for each pear. For one serving, which is one pear with some of the chocolate used, the dessert can have approximately 250-350 kcal. Proteins: approximately 3-5 g Carbohydrates: approximately 35-50 g Fats: approximately 12-20 g The sugars come mainly from the pears, the added sugar, and the chocolate. The exact amount of fats depends on the weight of the two bars of chocolate and the proportion of chocolate that remains on the pears. Storage and reheating Pears with vanilla and chocolate should be kept cold, covered, until serving. Since the dessert is consumed cold, there is no need for reheating. Do not heat the pears after they have been covered with chocolate. Heat will soften the chocolate layer and change the texture of the dessert. It is best to take them out of the fridge only when it is time to serve.

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