Ingredients

• 6 Medium Pears
• 2 Tablespoons Stevia
• 2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 2/3 Cup Coconut Milk
• 1/3 Cup Strong Coffee
• 2 Tablespoons Coffee Liqueur
• Toasted Coconut Flakes (Optional)
• Grated Chocolate (Optional)

Directions

1. Peel pears; quarter pears lengthwise and remove cores.
2. Place pears in a 4 quart slow cooker.
3. In a bowl stir together stevia and cocoa powder. Stir in coconut milk, coffee and liqueur.
4. Pour mixture over pears in the cooker.
5. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 3.5 to 4 hours or until pears are tender.
6. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pears to dessert dishes.
7. Spoon cooking liquid over pears.
8. If desired, sprinkle with toasted coconut and grated chocolate.