Romantic Chocolate Covered Pears (Printable)

Juicy pears coated in dark chocolate with delicate garnishes, ideal for sharing on special occasions.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou), peeled, stems intact

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 7 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
03 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Garnishes

04 - 2 tbsp chopped toasted pistachios or hazelnuts
05 - 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries or edible rose petals
06 - 1 tbsp white chocolate, melted

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for later use.
02 - Peel pears while keeping stems intact. Trim a thin slice from the bottom of each pear to enable upright standing.
03 - Place dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
04 - Dip each pear into melted chocolate, turning to coat the lower two-thirds evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
05 - Place coated pears upright on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - While chocolate remains soft, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, nuts, or edible petals as desired.
07 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over pears for decorative finish.
08 - Refrigerate pears for 15 to 20 minutes until chocolate is completely set.
09 - Serve immediately or maintain refrigeration until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crisp, sweet pear and silky dark chocolate creates something magical that feels indulgent but uses fresh fruit
  • These look absolutely stunning on a platter and make any dinner feel like a special occasion without any actual cooking skill required
02 -
  • Make sure your pears are ripe but still firm because soft pears will slide right off the stem and make a complete mess
  • Work quickly once the chocolate is melted because it starts setting as soon as it touches the cool pear and you want your garnishes to actually stick
03 -
  • If your chocolate is too thick for dipping, stir in just one teaspoon of coconut oil or vegetable oil to thin it out without affecting the flavor
  • Warm your pears slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds before dipping to help the chocolate adhere better and set more evenly

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