Poire belle Hélène (pronounced [pwaʁ bɛl‿elɛn]) is a dessert made from pears poached in sugar syrup and served with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup. It was created around 1864 by Auguste Escoffier and named after the operetta La belle Hélène by Jacques Offenbach.[1] Simpler versions replace poached pears with canned pears and sliced almonds.
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| Alternative names | Birne Helene |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | France |
| Created by | Auguste Escoffier |
| Serving temperature | Contrasting (hot pears, cold ice cream) |
| Main ingredients | Pear and ice cream |
Popular culture
editIn the film Pappa ante Portas by Loriot, the main character and his wife keep arguing about the ingredients of a genuine Poire belle Hélène.
References
edit- ^ Desserts de tradition, Hervé Chaumeton, Jean Arbeille, 2005, p.6, Artémis éditions, ISBN 2-84416-404-8
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