Pears Belle Helene

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the water with sugar and vanilla bean in a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Peel the pears and poach them in the syrup for about 40 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and let cool in the syrup. Refrigerate.
4. 4
   In a small saucepan melt the candy and cream over low heat.
5. 5
   In each dessert glass add 2 tablespoons of vanilla ice cream, packing well with the back of a spoon.
6. 6
   Put them back into the freezer until serving time.
7. 7
   Cut the tip of each pear so it lays flat.
8. 8
   Top each ice cream filled glass with one poached pear.
9. 9
   Cover with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with crispy nougat.