ingredients
6 mediumripe yet firm fresh pears1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder2/3 cup unsweetened light coconut milk1/3 cup strong coffee2 tablespoons coffee liqueur or strong coffeeLight frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed (optional)Toasted coconut* (optional)Grated chocolate (optional)
directions
1. Peel pears; quarter pears lengthwise and remove cores. Place pears in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. In a bowl stir together sugar and cocoa powder. Stir in coconut milk, coffee, and liqueur. Pour mixture over pears in cooker.2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until pears are tender.3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pears to dessert dishes. Spoon cooking liquid over pears. If desired, top with dessert topping; sprinkle with coconut and chocolate.
from the test kitchen
To toast coconut, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread coconut on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until light brown, watching carefully and stirring once or twice.
