Rose and Cardamom Poached Pears with Dark Chocolate Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Elegant poached pears infused with fragrant rosewater and warm cardamom, served with a rich dark chocolate sauce—a perfect Valentine’s Day dessert to impress. This French-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Bosc pears, water, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 30 min Serves 4 French cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, peeled, halved, and cored Bosc pears
4 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp rosewater
6, lightly crushed green cardamom pods
4 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao)
1/2 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups water, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp rosewater, and 6 lightly crushed green cardamom pods. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Add 4 peeled, halved, and cored Bosc pears to the poaching liquid. Cover partially and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes until pears are tender but hold shape.
Step 3: While pears poach, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming. Remove from heat and add 4 oz chopped dark chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Step 4: Remove pears from poaching liquid and let cool slightly. Serve pears drizzled generously with warm dark chocolate sauce.