Poires Belle Helene

Name: Poires Belle Helene
Ingredients: 8 ripe, firm pears; 8 oz (225 g) golden caster sugar; the pared zest and juice of 1 lemon; 2 vanilla pods; 11 oz (315 g) dark chocolate (70-75% cocoa solids), broken into small pieces; 7 fl oz (200 ml) double cream; 3 tablespoons Poire William liqueur; 15 fl oz (425 ml) double cream, whipped and sweetened to taste with vanilla sugar, or good-quality vanilla ice cream; 4 oz (110 g) toasted flaked almonds, if you like

"This classic French recipe comes from a classic French chef, Alain Benech, who brings some French influence into Canary Catering, which is much appreciated by everyone...."

INGREDIENTS

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8 ripe, firm pears

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8 oz (225 g) golden caster sugar

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the pared zest and juice of 1 lemon

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2 vanilla pods

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11 oz (315 g) dark chocolate (70-75% cocoa solids), broken into small pieces

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7 fl oz (200 ml) double cream

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3 tablespoons Poire William liqueur

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15 fl oz (425 ml) double cream, whipped and sweetened to taste with vanilla sugar, or good-quality vanilla ice cream

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4 oz (110 g) toasted flaked almonds, if you like

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