Baked pears with dried cherries and chocolate sauce
4 servings
45 minutes
Baked pears with dried cherries and chocolate sauce are an exquisite dessert of Italian cuisine, combining simplicity and sophistication. Warm, soft pears with a light caramel note harmoniously complement the sweet tartness of cherries and velvety chocolate sauce. This dessert evokes cozy evenings in Tuscan villages where natural flavors and elegant combinations are cherished. Served warm, it fills the home with the aromas of baked fruits and chocolate. It is perfect for concluding a romantic dinner or family gathering. The ease of preparation makes it accessible for any cook, while its rich flavor is unforgettable.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
Peel the pears, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the cores. Place them in a dish cut side down, sprinkle with cherries, and drizzle with 1/4 cup of water. Cover with foil and bake in the oven until soft for 30 minutes.
- Bartlett Pears: 4 pieces
- Dried cherries: 0.5 glass
3
Meanwhile, make the chocolate sauce. In a saucepan, mix corn syrup and broken chocolate. Place over low heat and stir for 2-3 minutes. Then remove from heat and stir in cream until smooth.
- Light corn syrup: 2 tablespoons
- Dark chocolate: 90 g
- Cream 40%: 0.3 glass
4
Place the pears with cherries on serving plates and drizzle with warm chocolate sauce.
- Dark chocolate: 90 g