Pear Belle-Hélène Style Verrine
Pear Belle-Hélène style verrine is a modern twist on the classic French dessert, Pear Belle-Hélène, which traditionally features poached pears served with chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream. The verrine version deconstructs these elements into elegant layers served in a glass.To prepare this dessert, ripe pears are typically poached in a light sugar syrup infused with vanilla and sometimes a splash of liqueur, such as brandy or poire Williams, to enhance the flavor. Once cooled, the pears are diced and layered in the verrine glass.The next layer usually consists of a rich chocolate ganache or mousse, bringing the indulgent chocolate component of the classic dessert. This can be topped with a layer of vanilla-flavored whipped cream or mascarpone cheese to replicate the vanilla ice cream.For added texture and flavor, you might also include crushed nuts, like almonds or hazelnuts, or a sprinkle of chocolate shavings. The verrine is garnished with a fresh mint leaf or a drizzle of chocolate sauce, making it a visually appealing and delicious dessert that's perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 Williams Pears
- 2.8 oz Dark Baking Chocolate
- 5.6 oz Granulated Sugar
- 24 fl oz Water
- 1 Vanilla Bean
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Lemon
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cinnamon, and the split and scraped vanilla bean.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let the syrup thicken for 10 minutes over high heat.
- Peel the pears and place them in the hot syrup. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Chop the chocolate and melt it in a double boiler.
- Slice the poached pears and distribute them among four verrines.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate and serve immediately.
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