Poires Belle Helene, the Classic French Pear Dessert
Poires Belle Helene is the classic French dessert; it is easy to make and a stunning dish for your next dinner party.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 2whole cinnamon sticks
- ¾cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½cups water, divided
- 4firm Bosc pears, peeled and cored, with stem intact
- 8small scoops vanilla ice cream
- ½cup chocolate sauce , for drizzling