Chocolate and Pear Casserole
Chocolate and pears are a classic flavor combination in many European desserts.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Chocolate and Pear Casserole
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Peel and core the pears, then cut them into thin slices.
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Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
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Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
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Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then fold gently until combined.
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Grease a casserole dish and arrange half of the pear slices on the bottom.
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Pour half of the chocolate batter over the pears.
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Repeat with the remaining pear slices and chocolate batter.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is set.
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Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Serve warm with a dusting of cocoa powder or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.