What is ashland belle helene?

Ashland Belle Helene is a traditional dessert from Creole cuisine, which originated in New Orleans. It is made with a freshly baked pear, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate sauce. It was first created in the early 20th century by Chef Paul Blangé, who worked at the Pontchartrain Hotel in New Orleans. The dessert is named after a character in a French opera, La belle Hélène. Today, it is still a popular dessert served in many traditional New Orleans restaurants.