Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

6 lg Fresh pears
1 1/2 qt White wine
1 c Sugar
6 Cloves
2 Cinnamon sticks
1 c Heavy cream
4 Squares bitter chocolate
2 1/2 c Powdered sugar
1/2 c Butter -- (or margarine)
1/2 c Strong coffee

STEP ONE: Select large firm pears. Peel pears, leaving the stems.
Core from the bottom, leaving a 3/4-inch hole. Bring the white wine,
sugar, and seasoning to a boil in a saucepan. Place the pears in the
wine and simmer until tender. Be careful not to overcook. Set aside
and let the pears cool in the wine.

STEP TWO: Chocolate Sauce-- Put cream, chocolate, powdered sugar,
butter, and strong coffee in a double boiler and heat for 30 minutes
or until the chocolate is melted. Mix well.

STEP THREE: Drain the pears, spoon the chocolate sauce in a nice stem
glass or a bowl, and place the pears in the center. Garnish with
fresh mint leaves.

CHEF'S NOTE: These pears are excellent served over French Vanilla ice
cream and topped with chocolate sauce.

Recipe By : Joe Mannke of Rotisserie for Beef and Bird, Houston,
TX

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