Pears De Cacao

1 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

279 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

11	each	pear	halved
3	tablespoons	cocoa powder
1/4	cup	sugar
3/4	cup	heavy whipping cream	whipped
1	dash	salt
1/2	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/4	teaspoon	mint extract
1	teaspoon	gelatin	unflavored
1/3	cup	creme de cacao

Directions

Drain the pears thoroughly on paper toweling.

Combine the cocoa and sugar in a mixer bowl, then blend into the cream.

Add the salt, vanilla and mint extracts.

Soften the gelatin in 1 tablespoon of cold water, then dissolve over hot water.

Add the gelatin to the cream mixture and stir until smooth.

Chill until of spreading consistency.

Fill the cavities of the pears and spread the cut sides with the chocolate mixture.

Place 2 pear halves together to form whole pears, then place in a shallow dish, chill for at least 1 hour.

Arrange each pear in a stemmed compote and spoon the Creme de Cacao over the pears.

Garnish with Chocolate Leaves and chill until ready to serve.

Note: These are great for a quick last minute dessert, and if you have a bit more time, try using fresh pears which have been peeled and poached until tender.

For a special treat, inject the pears with some of the Creme de Cacao, or Creme de Menthe.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 353g

Amount per Serving

Calories 279 20% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.0g	10%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	18%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 21mg	7%
Sodium 10mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.0g	20%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	44%
Sugars 40.0g
Protein 2.0g	4%

Vitamin A	6%		Vitamin C	23%
Calcium	4%		Iron	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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