Basin & Marot Wine-Poached Pears with Chocolate Ganache

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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Elegant dessert featuring pears poached in organic Belgian wine, finished with a velvety dark chocolate sauce for a sophisticated finish. This Belgian-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers Bosc pears, organic Belgian red wine, dark chocolate into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Belgian cuisine 390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2, halved and cored Bosc pears
1 cup organic Belgian red wine
3 oz, finely chopped dark chocolate
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
2 tbsp caster sugar
1 tsp orange zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Place pears in a saucepan, add 1 cup organic Belgian red wine, 2 tbsp caster sugar, and 1 tsp orange zest; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until pears are tender but hold shape.
Step 2: Remove pears with a slotted spoon and set aside; simmer the wine syrup uncovered for 5 minutes until reduced by half, then strain into a bowl.
Step 3: While syrup reduces, heat 1/4 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming but not boiling, then pour over 3 oz chopped dark chocolate and 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste; let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
Step 4: Drizzle reduced wine syrup over pears, top with a spoonful of chocolate ganache, and serve warm.