A delightful dessert combining poached pears, creamy ice cream, and rich chocolate sauce.
Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact, and core them from the bottom.
Use a melon baller to easily remove the core from the bottom of the pear.
In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, and vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer.
Stir the liquid until the sugar is fully dissolved before adding the pears.
Add the pears to the saucepan and simmer gently for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender.
Ensure the pears are fully submerged in the liquid for even cooking.
Remove the pears from the liquid and let them cool slightly.
Place the pears on a plate to cool, and reserve the poaching liquid for another use.
Place a poached pear in each dessert dish and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chill the dessert dishes beforehand to keep the ice cream from melting too quickly.
Drizzle hot chocolate sauce over the pears and ice cream, and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
Warm the chocolate sauce gently to ensure a smooth drizzle.
Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful dessert.
Pair with a cup of coffee or tea for a complete experience.
