Dark Chocolate Dipped Poached Pears and Prosciutto

Impress your guests with these Dark Chocolate Dipped Poached Pears wrapped in savory Principe Prosciutto di San Daniele—a unique dessert perfect for special occasions. The delicate sweetness of poached pears pairs beautifully with rich dark chocolate and toasted hazelnuts, while the Prosciutto adds a delightful salty balance. Serve with a glass of sweet white wine like Moscato or a light dessert wine to enhance the flavors and create an unforgettable end to your meal.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serves

4 Ingredients

8 ounces sliced Principe Prosciutto di San Daniele
4 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
4 Bosc pears peeled, cored, stems intact
2 (3.5-ounce) bars dark chocolate, roughly chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts

Made With

Principe Prosciutto di San Daniele

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Dark Chocolate Dipped Poached Pears and Prosciutto

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serves

4 Made With

Principe Prosciutto di San Daniele

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Ingredients

How To Make

Bring water, sugar and cinnamon to a simmer in medium pot over medium heat. Place pears, stem-side-up in poaching liquid. Cover with lid and poach until fork-tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer pears to a paper towel lined plate. Cover plate with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Place chocolate in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring between, until melted.

Place hazelnuts in small shallow bowl. Pat pears completely dry with paper towels. Dip bottom half of each pear in chocolate to coat, shaking off any excess. Coat in hazelnuts and transfer to a parchment paper lined rimmed baking sheet. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens. Drape pears with prosciutto and serve.

Tip: Substitute 2 cups of water for 2 cups of a sweet white wine.

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