CHOCOLATE PEARS IN CARAMEL SAUCE

Chocolate Pears in Caramel Sauce image

-Margaret Pache, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 medium ripe pears
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1-1/2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
6 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted

Steps:

Core pears from bottom, leaving stem intact. Peel pears. If necessary, cut 1/4 in. from bottom to level. Place in a small baking dish. Brush pears with lemon juice and 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally., In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate, cream and remaining butter. Heat over low heat until smooth, stirring occasionally. Combine caramel topping and macadamia nuts; spoon onto dessert plates. Place pears upright on plates; spoon chocolate sauce over pears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Fat 36g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.