Le Poire Meringue a La Sauce Chocolat Recipe

Name: Le Poire Meringue a La Sauce Chocolat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 3 pears, medium ripe, peeled, halved and cored; 4 large egg whites; ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar; 4 ounces butter; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1 cup sugar; ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted; 1 cup heavy cream; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1 ½ cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
3 pears, medium ripe, peeled, halved and cored
4 large egg whites
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
4 ounces butter
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 cup sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1 cup heavy cream
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla

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FOR THE PEAR MERINGUES:.
2
Bring water, 3/4 cup sugar and lemon juice to a boil in a pan which will accommodate all pear halves in a single layer.
3
When sugar dissolves completely, add pears and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
4
Drain pears on paper towels and cool completely.
5
Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 475 degrees.
6
Transfer pear halves to buttered baking sheet, cut side down and 4 inches apart.
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Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
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Gradually incorporate remaining sugar, beating until stiff and shiny.
9
Using pastry bag with large star tip, pipe meringue over each pear and bake until lightly browned, approximately 2 minutes.
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Cool or serve immediately with the chocolate sauce.
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FOR THE RUM MOCHA CHOCOLATE SAUCE:.
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Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
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Add rum, sugar, cocoa, cream and salt.
14
Stir and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
15
Add coffee, stirring to dissolve.
16
Simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.
17
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

1057

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed, 3 pears, medium ripe, peeled, halved and cored, and more.

Yes, Le Poire Meringue a La Sauce Chocolat falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Le Poire Meringue a La Sauce Chocolat

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