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.
Ingredients
- 4 piece Pears
- 200 gram Dark chocolate
- 100 gram Butter
- 100 gram Sugar
- 2 piece Eggs
- 100 gram Flour
- 20 gram Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Peel and core the pears, then cut them into thin slices.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then fold gently until combined.
- Grease a casserole dish and arrange half of the pear slices on the bottom.
- Pour half of the chocolate batter over the pears.
- Repeat with the remaining pear slices and chocolate batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is set.
- Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- 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.