At a glance
You're creating an elegant dessert with poached pears, silky chocolate sauce, and a dramatic flambé moment that's easier than it looks. The hands-on work is minimal (about 2 minutes of prep), while simmering the pears and melting chocolate takes roughly 23 minutes, but most of that time is hands-off. The real fun comes at the end when you set the liqueur ablaze right at the table—a showstopping finish your guests will love.
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Sugar syrup
Pour water into a pot, add sugar and lemon juice, and bring to a boil.
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Prepare the pears
Peel the pears, leaving the stems on for a nice presentation. You can trim a thin slice off the bottom so they stand up well on the plate. Add them to the pot and simmer gently for about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and lift the pears out with a slotted spoon.
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Water bath
Set up a water bath: pour water into a pot and rest a bowl (glass or metal) on top. Pour the milk into the bowl and add the chocolate, broken into pieces. Stir until the chocolate melts and combines with the milk into a wonderful glossy sauce.
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