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Warm Heart Pear

Cultural Context

Originating from France, Warm Heart Pear, or Poire Belle Hélène, is a classic dessert that showcases poached pears in a sweet syrup, often served with chocolate sauce. This dish is a celebration of simple yet elegant flavors, traditionally enjoyed on special occasions or romantic dinners. Today, it remains a beloved dessert in many French restaurants and has inspired variations worldwide.

FrenchFRdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 pears
chocolate bars
3 eggs
100g sugar
100g melted butter
1 cup melted chocolate
60g flour
1 pie crust
1/2 cup chocolate ganache
1 tbsp almond flakes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Remove the top and pear heart, fill pear's middle with chocolate bars.

2

Divide pie crust between 4 small baking tart forms.

3

In a medium bowl combine eggs, sugar, flour, melted chocolate, and butter.

4

Pour chocolate mixture on the pie crust and add pear in the middle.

5

Bake at 180°C/350°F for 20 minutes.

6

Decorate with chocolate ganache and almond flakes.

Cooking Techniques

poachingmelting

Equipment Needed

baking tart formsmedium bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Poire Belle Hélène
Local Name: Poire tiède cœur

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