Chocolate Pears

block milk chocolate

2 tbs brandy

6 tbs milk

2 egg yolks

1/2 cup sugar

Method: Melt block of chocolate. In a separate bowl beat egg yolks and sugar, add brandy and milk. Add all to chocolate mix, cook over steamer until thick. Leave stick in pears. Peel pears and steam to soften slightly or use uncooked if well ripened. Dip pears into chocolate mix, then place in individual sweets dishes and chill. [Serves 6]

Source: The Parson Knows: Easy Dinner Party Recipes (The Parish of St. Stephen, Glenunga; n.d.), p.52 ['Winter Menu']