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"These muffins are very, very yummy! They are juicy from the pears and so chocolatey good! Mmmm! This recipe originally was meant to make a cake, but I liked it better as a muffin. Naturally this means that the dough is stiffer and the muffins come out more cake like. I hope you enjoy!"

Ingredients: chocolate chips, cocoa powder...

"From Bon Appetit, a lovely dessert for any occasion.Here's a little number you can whip up for a romantic after dinner dessert. Pear nectar can be found in the canned juice section of your market. The brand I use is Kern's. This is a nice change from some of the heavier desserts, and you still get the chocolate! Poaching time varies, depending..."

Ingredients: dry white wine, pears...

"I love making desserts w/fresh fruits, esp pears. This lovely dish is best served warm, so a special family dinner or an informal dinner party where you can be excused from your guests to manage the finishing touches would be ideal. The recipe source is my "CHOCOLATE" cookbook by Christine McFadden & Christine France. (Have never timed..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, corn syrup...

"I got this out of a Spanish cooking magazine called "Cocina Facil" while there over Christmas. What an elegant dish to serve guests! And you wouldn't believe how easy it is..."

Ingredients: cognac, fresh ground black pepper...

"A fast, easy, and cheap French cake. It keeps a week, and is better when a little old. If I want to dress it up, I serve it with creme anglaise or whipped cream. Recipe originally from one of my adult students, Yves."

Ingredients: egg whites, pear halves in natural juice...

"The second of two Chocoholic Heaven recipes I have posted from a recent issue of the Australian 'Women's Day'. Pears and chocolate and hazelnuts: YUM! What a winning combination! And it takes only 15 minutes to prepare."

Ingredients: raw sugar, egg whites...

"Posted in response to a request in the British cooking forum. I can't wait to try this one out, it looks yummy! Prep time includes up to 24 hours chilling time, although it can be as little as 4-6 hours, you decide."

Ingredients: chocolate, white grape juice...

"Delicious trifle. A change from the usual trifle. Absolutely wonderful for a dinner party or any dinner. Serves 6 or 1 if you eat nothing else all day!! Preparation time includes chilling time."

Ingredients: double cream, fresh mint...

"A more modern variation of a traditional British dessert."

Ingredients: chocolate, cocoa powder...

"I found this recipe in the Miami Herald. This sounds delicious! I haven't tried it yet, but wanted to post it for safe keeping. Enjoy!"

Ingredients: fat-free frozen yogurt, fat-free half-and-half...

"This delicious dessert look sso elegant, but is so simple, and can be ready in just 30 minutes! You can make the strudel ahead and bake it just before serving, making it perfect for dinner parties! ***While working with the pastry, cover it witth palstic food wrap and a damp tea towel."

Ingredients: cooking spray, sliced almonds...

"Delicious pastries: great to serve to family and for dinner parties. Adapted from a recipe I found in a recent issue of 'New Idea'."

Ingredients: cinnamon, juice...

"Bread pudding with a a twist of sweet and savory."

Ingredients: cream, brioche bread...

"Simple recipe using canned pears, VERY MOIST! Can be served for breakfast, as a snack or a dessert"

Ingredients: eggs, pear halves in natural juice...