Pears with Chocolate Sauce and Cracked Black Pepper

1. 1

   Place water in a medium sized saucepan, add sugar and bring to a boil (to make the syrup).

2. 2

   Boil 5 minutes, and then add pears.

3. 3

   Boil 10 more minutes (or until tender, but NOT mushy--they should still be firm), gently turning several times.

4. 4

   Allow pears to cool to room temperature in the syrup.

5. 5

   Heat cream, butter and chocolate over medium heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is disolved.

6. 6

   Add a little bit of the syrup from the pears and the liquer and whisk until the sauce has a smooth texture, not too thin.

7. 7

   Place pears in serving bowls or dessert cups, and cover with chocolate sauce.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with just a bit of freshly ground black pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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