Easy Pears Helene-French Poires Hélène

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Easy Pears Helene-French Poires Hélène perfect for a quick and elegant dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/4 cup chocolate syrup
	4 -8 scoops vanilla ice cream
	4 canned pear halves , drained
	1/3 cup raspberry jam ( or strawberry jam )
	1 tablespoon hot water
	crystallized violets , optional to garnish ( or sliced almonds )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

310

Sugar

36g

Fat

10g

Easy Pears Helene is a simple and elegant French dessert that can be prepared in minutes with just a few ingredients. The pears are poached and served with vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, and chocolate syrup. This dessert is often enjoyed in France after a heavy meal as it is light and refreshing. It is also perfect for serving to guests as it looks lovely and tastes amazing. The combination of sweet pears, tangy raspberry, and creamy ice cream is simply irresistible.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, mix the raspberry jam with hot water until it forms a smooth sauce.
2.	Arrange the pear halves in serving dishes.
3.	Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each pear half.
4.	Drizzle the raspberry sauce and chocolate syrup over the ice cream and pears.
5.	Garnish with crystallized violets or sliced almonds if desired.

PROS

This dessert can be made in minutes and is a perfect combination of tangy raspberry, creamy ice cream, and sweet pears.

It is elegant and delicious, perfect for entertaining guests or a romantic evening.

CONS

The dessert is high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation.

The canned pears may have added sugar and preservatives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high sugar content, this dessert contains pears which are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
Raspberry also contains antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health.