Chocolate Pear Pouches (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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  1. Peel the pears and, using a melon baller or paring knife, core from the bottom, leaving the stems intact. Combine the wine, 3 cups water, the sugar, dried cherries, cinnamon stick and cardamom in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the pears (add more water to submerge the pears, if necessary). Poach until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; let the pears cool in the liquid. (To make a day ahead, transfer the pears and liquid to a container, cover and refrigerate.)
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the chocolate, walnuts, 1 tablespoon melted butter and a pinch each of sugar and salt in a bowl. Remove the pears from the liquid and stuff with some of the chocolate mixture. Simmer the poaching liquid over medium-high heat until syrupy, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Lay out 1 sheet of phyllo, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. Repeat the layering 2 more times. Cut the dough in half crosswise. Spoon the remaining chocolate mixture in the center of each piece and top with the pears, stem-side up. Pull up the corners of the phyllo to meet at the pear stem; pinch and twist the excess phyllo. Brush with butter and sprinkle with sugar. Transfer the pouches to a baking sheet and bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with the cherry syrup.
  4. Photographs by Con Poulos
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1119.07 Kcal (4685 kJ)
Calories from fat 753.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 83.68g 129%
Cholesterol 202.66mg 68%
Sodium 548.49mg 23%
Potassium 329.08mg 7%
Total Carbs 76.85g 26%
Sugars 32.23g 129%
Dietary Fiber 7.54g 30%
Protein 24.37g 49%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 485.6mg 49%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 290.87 Kcal (1218 kJ)
Calories from fat 195.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.75g 129%
Cholesterol 52.67mg 68%
Sodium 142.56mg 23%
Potassium 85.53mg 7%
Total Carbs 19.98g 26%
Sugars 8.38g 129%
Dietary Fiber 1.96g 30%
Protein 6.33g 49%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 0.6mg 12%
Calcium 126.2mg 49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.6
    Points
  • 31
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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