Chocolate-Kissed Pears
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 35 Min
Our Chocolate-Kissed Pears are simmered in an aromatic spice mixture and then topped with spoonfuls of warm chocolate sauce that's left to run down the sides of the fruit, creating a presentation that's company-fancy, and a dish that's diabetic friendly!
What You'll Need
- 4 firm pears, peeled
- 4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
What to Do
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Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each pear and stand the pears in a medium saucepan. Add the water, cinnamon stick, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the pears are tender; drain.
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth then bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until thickened. Allow to cool slightly.
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Spoon a tablespoonful of warm chocolate sauce onto each of 4 dessert plates. Place the pears on the sauce and spoon more sauce over each, allowing the chocolate to drip down the sides of the pears. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 160
- Calories from Fat 5.2
- Total Fat 0.6g 1 %
- Saturated Fat 0.3g 1 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 2.6g 5 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 0.9mg 0 %
- Sodium 29mg 1 %
- Total Carbohydrates 39g 13 %
- Dietary Fiber 5.2g 21 %
- Sugars 29g 0 %
