Poached Pears with Vanilla Cream Sauce

Peel pears and core from the bottom using a melon baller leaving the stem intact.

In a microwave safe dish place the brown sugar and the butter, and add pears. Cover and microwave on high until the pears are tender enough to pierce with a knife, 10 to 12 minutes.

Transfer cooked pears to shallow individual serving bowls, leaving juices behind. Add the ice cream to the juices in the dish; stir until smooth and saucy.

Dividing evenly, spoon sauce around the pears; serve at room temperature or chilled.