poached pears with white chocolate and raspberries

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

This is a really pretty dessert, especially around Christmas time.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For poached pears with white chocolate and raspberries

  • 9
    firm ripe pears with stems
  • 1 1/2 qt
    strained fresh orange juice
  • 1 1/2 c
    dry white wine
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 2 stick
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    fennel seeds
  • 8 oz
    white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • fresh raspberries
  • fresh mint sprigs

How To Make poached pears with white chocolate and raspberries

  • 1
    Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Trim the bottoms of the pears so the pears will stand upright.
  • 2
    Combine the orange juice and the next 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add the pears, standing them upright; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until the pears are tender, basting often with orange juice mixture.
  • 3
    Remove from the heat. Drain the pears on paper towels.
  • 4
    Combine the chocolate and milk in the top of a double boiler; bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until the chocolate melts, stirring occasionally.
  • 5
    Spoon the white chocolate sauce evenly onto 8 dessert plates. Place the pears on the sauce.
  • 6
    Sprinkle the raspberries over the sauce. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

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